Police warned of huge fines being imposed on rash drivers, especially in the wake of a multi-vehicle accident caused by a driver jumping a red light in Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate warned drivers of the dangers of distracted driving including talking on their mobile phone while driving.
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The warning was shared on the police’s “Your Comment” initiative on social media — in which a video highlighted a driver turning his car left while the signal was red – and getting rammed by oncoming traffic with two other vehicles crashing.
The Abu Dhabi police stated that Law No. (5) of 2020 regarding impounding vehicles in Abu Dhabi punished drivers — who crossed a red light – with a penalty of AED 1,000, 12 black points, and the vehicle impounded for 30 days.
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Such car owners would also have to pay AED50,000 within a maximum of three months to release the impounded vehicle from the lot, besides having their license suspended for six months, the police stated. (AW)
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