Dubai Police impounds 17 vehicles and issues 101 tickets to dangerous drivers

Dubai Police traffic patrols impounded 17 vehicles and issued 101 tickets last week against drivers who committed acts of vandalism and dangerous displays that caused chaos and noise on Al Meydan Street..

Acting Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, said that these reckless behaviors included using vehicles illegally, making loud noises, and making dangerous movements, which endangered their lives and the safety of road users, in addition to disrupting road security. And the calm of the surrounding neighborhoods.

He added that the seizure of violating vehicles takes place for varying periods depending on the type of violation, in addition to imposing financial fines determined in accordance with the Federal Traffic Law, as well as the provisions of Decree No. 30 of 2023 regarding vehicle seizure, according to which the fine for releasing a seizure reaches 50 thousand dirhams as part of deterrent measures. for these behaviors.

Al Mazrouei stressed that Dubai Police has repeatedly warned against these irresponsible practices, and stressed that there are clear instructions not to tolerate the perpetrators of these violations in order to preserve the civilized appearance of the emirate and ensure the safety of road users. However, some drivers insist on continuing to commit these violations, which requires strict measures to control traffic security..

He warned vehicle drivers against driving recklessly and recklessly on the roads, noting that the law punishes anyone who drives his vehicle in a way that endangers his life or the safety of others, or causes damage to the road or the environment. He stressed that Dubai Police will not tolerate the perpetrators of these violations, and will take the necessary legal measures against them, including referring them to the judiciary, as part of its commitment to maintaining public order and enhancing community confidence in the ability of the security services to confront everything that threatens the safety and security of roads in the emirate..

Al Mazrouei pointed out that Dubai Police’s efforts are based on a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing traffic safety and reducing accidents resulting from reckless behavior. In addition to supporting the efforts of awareness campaigns to enhance traffic safety launched by Dubai Police under the slogan “A Safe Road for All,” pointing out the necessity of adhering to traffic rules, especially among young people, to ensure the safety of everyone and achieve higher levels of safety on the emirate’s roads..

Major General Saif Al Mazrouei called on community members to cooperate with the police and report any negative traffic behavior through the “Police Eye” service available on the Dubai Police application for smart phones, or by calling the “We are all police” service on 901..