One year jail, Dhs50,000 fine for tampering with signboards, surveillance cameras

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The UAE Public Prosecution on Saturday has  explained that 'who ever deliberately removes, breaks, or damages signboards and surveillance cameras will be jailed for a duration not less than a year and a fine of not less than Dhs50,000.

The warning was posted on Public Prosecution’s social media accounts.

The penalty shall be temporary imprisonment if a disaster arises from the crime.

In all cases, the criminal shall be ordered to pay the amount of the damages cased thereby.

The Public Prosecution referred to Article 294 of the Federal Penal Code, which says ''who ever deliberately removes, breaks, or damages one of the machines, tools, or signboards necessary for the prevention of accidents, or surveillance cameras, or who renders such items not good for use anymore or who renders such items to be faulty by anyway whatsoever, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a duration not less than a year and a fine of not less than Dhs50,000.''

The Public Prosecution published this information as part of its ongoing campaign to promote legal culture and raise public awareness.