Dh2,000 fine for popping head out of vehicle sunroof and windows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
More than 1,183 violations recorded for endangering lives on Dubai roads last year
Dubai: Police in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have warned drivers against allowing passengers to stick their heads out of sunroof or sit on windows of moving vehicles.
These advisories were issued on Friday . They come in response to a series of traffic accidents last year. These accidents resulted in injuries to individuals who fell from moving vehicles.
General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police
Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said such actions :
- Pose a risk not only to the individuals involved but also
- Endanger the lives of other road users.
He reiterated that offenders would face severe penalties under the Federal Traffic Law, including vehicle impoundment for 60 days, a fine of Dh2,000 and 23 traffic points. Releasing an impounded vehicle can cost upto Dh50,000.
The Directorate of Traffic and Security Patrols of Abu Dhabi Police has issued a statement. They are urging motorists to adhere to traffic rules. Additionally, they emphasize following the instructions of police officers.
Al Mazrouei:
Al Mazrouei said sitting on windows or sticking heads out of roofs of moving vehicles are hazardous behaviours that could lead to severe injuries, especially if the vehicle stops abruptly or collides. Such incidents can also pose a threat to oncoming traffic, leading to more crashes.
He stressed that reducing traffic accidents is a shared responsibility. which requires the collective effort of the police and the community. Many accidents are preventable and often result from the failure to adhere to traffic regulations. Al Mazrouei called for public cooperation, adherence to traffic laws and the adoption of positive behaviours to ensure road safety.
Last year, the General Directorate of Traffic recorded 1,183 violations in Dubai related to dangerous driving practices. Result in the impoundment of 707 vehicles.Sign up for the Daily Briefing
Abu Dhabi Police’s Traffic and Security Directorate reiterated the importance of obeying traffic regulations.
Al Mazrouei underscored the risks associated with sitting on windows or extending heads from moving vehicle sunroofs, citing the potential for serious injuries and increased collision risks.
He urged collective efforts to reduce accidents, urging citizens to adhere to traffic rules and cultivate positive behaviors for road safety.
Al Mazrouei stressed the significance of upholding regulations to prevent avoidable accidents.
Thanks with reference to:https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dh2000-fine-for-popping-head-out-of-vehicle-sunroof-and-windows-in-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-1.100951360 and https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2024/02/dubai-and-abu-dhabi-introduce-dh2000-penalty-for-protruding-head-from-vehicle-sunroof/
