Dubai Police seize 94 cars and motorcycles for violating safety guidelines during Union Day celebrations

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Dubai Police have seized 94 cars and motorcycles whose drivers violated the safety regulations while celebrating the country's 52nd Union Day.

Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, reported that most violations were committed in Al Ruwayyah, Jumeirah, and other residential areas.

"The offenders were involved in reckless driving, road stunts, causing disturbances in the emirate, unauthorised parades and gatherings, non-compliance with traffic rules, and disobeying police instructions," he explained.

Al Mazrouei said that some violators performed dangerous stunts on both internal and external roads, others obstructed traffic, and others illegally modified vehicles with loud noise-producing equipment, unlicensed engine modifications, and additions that impaired visibility.

Other violations included:

• Overloading vehicles.

• Sticking heads out of windows and sunroofs.

• Using party spray.

• Obscuring license plates.

• Changing vehicle colour.

• Tinting or colouring front windows.

Al Mazrouei also highlighted disturbances caused by some drivers at desert camps, engaging in reckless stunts and playing anthems and songs at disruptive volumes. He emphasised that 94 vehicles and motorbikes were seized, and 4,420 dangerous violations were recorded.

"The offenders will face stringent penalties under Decree 30 concerning vehicle impound, with fines reaching up to Dhs50,000 for vehicle release," he confirmed.

Al Mazrouei appealed to parents to monitor their youths' driving behaviour to protect them from reckless and dangerous actions. He stressed the importance of parental advice and guidance in fostering positive behaviour among youth and reducing serious traffic accidents, fatalities, and severe injuries.