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Sharjah Leads UAE National Day Traffic Crackdown as Police Seize 106 Vehicles

Police say reckless stunts by youths prompted strict penalties to protect public safety.

Overview

  • Sharjah Police impounded 106 vehicles and nine motorbikes for serious violations, with patrols intensified and legal action continuing.
  • Dubai Police confiscated 49 vehicles and 25 motorbikes and recorded 3,153 violations during the holiday period.
  • Dubai authorities circulated video showing people hanging out of windows and sunroofs and using spray paint, citing these acts as offences.
  • Fujairah Police referred 16 young men to the Public Prosecution, impounded 27 vehicles, and logged 270 accidents, including one with injuries.
  • Forces across the UAE reiterated pre-holiday bans on stunts, random parades, plate concealment, leaning out of vehicles, excessive noise, and spray painting, while urging parents to supervise teenagers.