Dubai: Over 500 motorists fined for reckless driving

Dubai Police has fined 526 motorists and seized 210 vehicles in Al Ruwayyah for committing serious traffic violations over the past two months.

A crackdown on unruly drivers was launched in response to reports received from residents in the area on reckless drivers committing severe traffic violations. 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 Dh2,000, 23 traffic points and 60 days of vehicle impoundment.
• Modifying vehicle’s engine or base (chassis) without a license – a fine of Dh1,000 dirhams and 12 traffic points and 30 days of vehicle impoundment.
• Driving a vehicle with one plate – a fine of Dh400.

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