Minor traffic violations to be cancelled on holiday weekend

© Provided by Khaleej Times Minor traffic violations to be cancelled on holiday weekend

The Dubai Police has announced the cancellation of minor traffic violations committed on Flag Day and the upcoming Martyrs Day (November 30) and National Day (December) 2.

Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police, stated that text messages will be sent to the erring drivers, informing about the cancellation of their offences and fines.

As part of the National Day preparations in the emirate, security and civil patrols will be deployed, police presence increased in all areas to prevent undesirable public behaviour. Residents are asked to adhere to the laws and prevent any disruptions during the celebration and holiday events.

Maj-Gen Al Marri said the force had issued a similar cancellation during Ramadan, which named minor offences as expired car registrations, not wearing a seatbelt and driving at night without the lights.

On this occasion, the offences have not been specified.

Security plan in place

Maj-Gen Al Marri called on citizens, residents, and tourists to exercise caution in crowded places, keep an eye on their belongings and be particularly carefuly about their phones or cameras.

Parents are also asked to be particularly carefuly about their children, while out in the streets or at shopping malls and entertainment areas like the Global Village.

Any suspicious activity or missing item or person should immediately reported to the Dubai Police or on 901, which operates 24/7. Women's police will also be deployed at celebration areas.

The Dubai Police chief also revealed that an integrated security plan has been put in place and that the General Directorate of Traffic will secure all roads and highways, in addition to public transport. The public are asked to avoid engaging in wrong or abusive behaviour during the long weekend celebrations. Youngsters, in particular, are asked to abide by traffic rules and not endanger the lives of the public.

The police will be present for the convenience and happiness of the public in all areas.

On the road - Dos and don't this weekend

. Do not overload your vehicles

. Do not stick heads out of car windows

. Do not tint cars over the permitted limit

. Do not use spray cans, or throw things at other people

. Do not spray grafitti or confetti

. Do not stop your vehicle on the road

. Raise flags only at appropriate place

. Do not place flags on the rear of your vehicle

. Ensure your number plates are visible

. Do not paint/write inappropriate words on your car

Precautions for National Day

The Dubai Police have put all preparations in place to tackle the heavy traffic rush during the 46th UAE National Day celebrations.

It will deploy traffic patrols and police controllers on major streets and intersections - including Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Street, Al Sufouh Street and JBR - to ensure smooth flow of vehicles. Patrols will also be carried out in Deidra, Al Muraqqabat, Al Raqqa, Al Mamzar, Rashidiya, Al Khaleej Street, Al Ittihad Street, Amman Street and University City.

The most serious violation that may be committed on this particular day could be driving one's vehicle in a way that it endangers the life of others, the department pointed out, adding that the violator of such traffic offence would be fined Dh2,000 and 23 black points, in addition to vehicle's confiscation for 60 days. For stopping in the middle of the road without justification, the fine is Dh1,000 and 6 black points. Causing noise while driving the vehicle could attract a fine of Dh2,000 and 12 black points.

Other stringent rules and fines to be imposed include Dh1,500 for writing on or putting stickers on vehicles without a permit; Dh500 for honking and disturbing others; Dh400 and 4 black points for obstructing traffic and covering vehicle number plates.

The police particularly warns about littering and dumping waste from vehicles onto the road while driving, for which the fine is Dh1,000 plus 8 black points.

Mobile radars will be installed on the highways, high-speed streets and in areas where events to mark the National Day are being held.

While manning the roads, the traffic police will guide motorists as well as pedestrians to follow road rules and prevent them from committing violations.