Dubai Police fines 526 Motorists, seizes 210 Vehicles in Al Ruwayyah

- January 22, 2022 , by Maagulf

Dubai: The Dubai Police has fined 526 motorists and seized 210 vehicles over the past two months in Ruwayyah for committing serious traffic violations, including driving recklessly, driving in the opposite direction of traffic, driving without number plates and driving in a way that poses a danger to themselves and others.

Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of the General Department of Traffic Police, said the traffic crackdown on unruly drivers was launched in response to reports they had received from residents in the area on some reckless drivers committing severe traffic violations. He explained that the serious violations included:

• Driving a vehicle in a way that endangers motorist's life or the life, safety or security of others- a fine of 2,000 dirhams, 23 traffic points and 60 days of vehicle impoundment.

• Modifying vehicle's engine or base (chassis) without a license – a fine of 1,000 dirhams and 12 traffic points and 30 days of vehicle impoundment.

• Driving a vehicle with one plate-a fine of 400 dirhams.

"Despite repeated warnings, awareness campaigns and appeals to abide by the traffic rules, we unfortunately still see some reckless drivers who put their lives and others at risk," he added.

Brig. Al Mazroui called on the public to report violations, reckless behaviours, and traffic violations to the police via the 'We Are All Police' programme via the Dubai Police app or by calling Dubai Police call centre 901.