28 Reasons Why Dubai Police Might Seize Your Car

To ensure safety, the police have established three types of penalties (fines, black points and vehicle confiscation) for violating the emirate’s traffic laws.

Dubai’s population has been growing steadily, reaching almost 3.653 million in December 2023. This has resulted in an increased number of vehicles on the roads: 3.9 million in September 2023, according to the emirate’s toll operator. salik. These vehicles made 437 million trips during the first 9 months of 2023 through the gates of Salik.

In the midst of increasing traffic, Dubai Police Carry out road safety campaigns again and again to raise awareness among motorists. To ensure the safety of residents and pedestrians, the police have established three types of penalties (fines, black points and vehicle confiscation) for violating the emirate’s traffic laws. Vehicles are impounded for serious violations, ranging from 7 days to 90 days.

Below is the list of 28 violations listed by Dubai Police on their website, which could result in the confiscation of their vehicles:

1. 90 days for driving a vehicle without a license plate
2. 90 days for using a leisure bicycle with three wheels or more on the road
3. 60 days for driving in a manner that endangers the driver’s life or safety and the safety of others.
4. 60 days for driving in a manner that endangers the driver’s life or safety and the safety of others.
5. 60 days for driving in a manner that damages public or private property
6. 60 days for driving under the influence of alcohol
7. 60 days for driving under the influence of narcotic, psychotropic or similar substances
8. 60 days for causing the death of another
9. 60 days for a heavy vehicle driver failing to stop after causing a minor accident
10. 30 days for causing a serious accident or injury
11. 30 days for running a red light by vehicles
12. 30 days for jumping a red light on motorcycles
13. 30 days for exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 60 km/h
14. 30 days for exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80 km/h
15. 30 days for fleeing from the police
16. 30 days for not giving way to emergency vehicles, police and public services or official convoys
17. 30 days for modifying engine or chassis without permission
18. 30 days for illegally transporting passengers
19. 30 days for transporting flammable or dangerous materials without a permit
20. 15 days for not exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 60 km/h
21. 15 days for participating in a caravan without permission
22. 7 days for expired tires
23. 7 days for exceeding the passenger limit by a passenger transport vehicle
24. 7 days for driving a car against traffic
25. 7 days for driving a vehicle without insurance
26. 7 days for driving a vehicle without a license
27. 7 days for the driver of a light vehicle failing to stop after causing a minor accident
28. 7 days for illegal use of commercial license plates

News Source: Khaleej Times