Up to Dhs50,000 fine, vehicle impoundment in Dubai for violating N-Day celebration guidelines

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Dubai Police urged the public to follow the 53rd Eid Al Ittihad celebrations guidelines to ensure a safe, orderly, and enjoyable experience for all, while preventing risks or disruptions.

 These guidelines include avoiding the organisation or participation in random marches and gatherings, adhering to all traffic regulations, following instructions issued by police officers, and refraining from using party sprays, whether by drivers, passengers, or pedestrians.

Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Acting Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs and Acting Head of the Event Security Committee at Dubai Police, emphasized the importance of keeping the front and rear license plates of vehicles visible and avoiding any obstruction, as well as refraining from altering the vehicle's colour or tinting the windscreen.

Additionally, he stressed that no stickers, signs, or logos of any kind should be placed on the car unless they are specifically for Eid Al Etihad and comply with official guidelines and conditions.

Al Mazrouei underscored the prohibition of covering the vehicle's side, front, or rear windows with stickers, using sunshades that block visibility, performing stunts on internal or external roads, and obstructing or blocking traffic. 

He further highlighted that vehicles should avoid making unauthorised modifications or adding unlicensed features that create excessive noise or obstruct vision.

Al Mazrouei stressed the importance of not exceeding the permitted number of passengers in a vehicle and not allowing anyone to hang out of windows or sunroofs.

He confirmed that most of these violations fall under Decree No. 30 of 2023, concerning vehicle impoundment, which can impose a fine of up to Dhs50,000 for the release of an impounded vehicle.

Al Mazrouei stated that Dubai Police will mobilise all its human resources to ensure the success of the events accompanying the 53rd Eid Al Ittihad celebrations, reflecting the emirate's esteemed reputation. He emphasized that traffic patrols will focus on achieving the highest levels of road safety, ensuring smooth traffic flow, and preventing congestion to guarantee the comfort and safety of all road users.

He also mentioned that the General Traffic Department of Dubai Police, in cooperation with both internal and external partners, has finalised traffic scenarios and plans to ensure smooth movement and appropriately secure the events, while minimizing the risk of accidents and deterring violators.