Dubai Police impound 28 vehicles over unpaid fines and licence irregularities

As part of their ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety and curb reckless behaviour on the roads, Dubai Police seized 28 vehicles with accumulated traffic violations during inspection campaigns conducted by the General Traffic Department's Violations Follow-up Department.

Brigadier Juma Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Traffic Department at Dubai Police, confirmed that some of the seized vehicles had fines totalling tens of thousands of dirhams.

He emphasised that this behaviour demonstrates a disregard for traffic laws and the regulations designed to protect lives and property.

He stressed that the Dubai Police would not show leniency when enforcing the law and would take strict legal action against anyone deliberately ignoring fines or driving without a licence or renewal. He noted that some of the seized vehicles had not had their licences renewed for years, which poses a double risk to road safety.

Referring to Decree No. (29) of 2015 regarding the impoundment of vehicles in the Emirate of Dubai, he highlighted Article No. (2) which stipulates the mandatory administrative impoundment of any vehicle with traffic fines exceeding Dhs6,000.

He urged drivers with accumulated violations to comply fully with traffic regulations and resolve their outstanding issues via the Dubai Police app's digital channels. These channels and applications allow users to pay fines in instalments or in a straightforward manner.

He stressed that these initiatives are part of the Dubai Police General Command's directives to provide flexible and innovative solutions that facilitate compliance with the law and prevent the accumulation of fines, thus enhancing road safety and security.

He also confirmed that the Dubai Police would continue to carry out regular inspection campaigns targeting vehicles in violation of the law, as well as abandoned vehicles. He emphasised that failing to pay fines or allowing them to accumulate will not be tolerated and offenders may face strict legal action, including vehicle impoundment and additional fines.

Colonel Abdullah Mohammed Rashid, Director of the Violations Follow-up Department at the General Traffic Department, announced that enforcement teams are continuing to carry out organised field campaigns aimed at vehicle owners who have not paid fines or renewed registration of their vehicles.

He emphasised that these efforts are part of Dubai Police's strategy to improve traffic compliance and discipline in the emirate.

Colonel Abdullah Rashid explained that the campaigns rely on smart systems and advanced technology to monitor wanted vehicles. This enables patrols to identify vehicles that are breaking the law while they are on the roads or in public car parks.

He pointed out that the Department was working to communicate directly with vehicle owners in violation via SMS and smart alerts, urging them to resolve the situation before legal action is taken.

He emphasised that the campaigns' goal is not just to issue fines or impound vehicles, but also to raise drivers' awareness of, and sense of responsibility for, the importance of adhering to traffic laws and regulations.