Dubai Police impound 1,230 vehicles and issue 33,372 traffic tickets

Brigadier Juma Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, announced that the "Quiet Roads" initiative has yielded significant results, resulting in impounding 1,230 vehicles and issuing 33,372 traffic tickets.

This initiative forms part of Dubai Police’s broader mission to improve quality of life, bolster community safety, and alleviate both traffic congestion and noise pollution in residential neighborhoods.

According to Brigadier Juma Bin Suwaidan, the initiative aligns with the strategic objectives of Dubai Police General Command to uphold public peace and enhance the sense of security. Its implementation comes after identifying several challenges tied to harmful traffic behaviours in certain residential areas, including noise disturbances, reckless driving, and unauthorized vehicle modifications — all of which negatively affect residents' comfort and overall quality of life.

The initiative was outlined as a strategic approach grounded in data analysis, addressing community complaints and reports in a systematic manner.

It emphasised identifying key areas, analysing recurring patterns of violations, and executing targeted interventions in the field.

This methodology was designed to yield tangible results and foster sustainable behavioral change, ultimately helping mitigate the recurrence of such issues.

Furthermore, the initiative sought to enhance public peace, improve traffic safety metrics, and elevate the overall quality of life in residential neighbourhoods.

To gauge its impact on the community, the sense of security index was adopted as a primary benchmark.

The outcomes demonstrated significant effectiveness through coordinated efforts in field operations, community awareness, and monitoring activities.

Brigadier General Juma Bin Suwaidan elaborated on the specific violations documented during the initiative.

These included 1,178 instances of unauthorised engine or chassis modifications, 412 cases of vehicles causing excessive noise, 341 occurrences of reckless driving that endangered lives and safety, and 230 violations involving disruptive use of vehicle horns or stereos.

The campaign led to the issuance of 17,117 tickets for motorcycle-related offenses and 14,094 tickets for electric bikes, underscoring the dedicated efforts to curb behaviors and violations that disrupt the peace and jeopardise the safety of road users in residential areas.

Brigadier General Suwaidan reaffirmed Dubai Police’s commitment to rolling out high-quality initiatives driven by data analysis and community collaboration. These measures aim to strengthen traffic safety and preserve the security and tranquility of neighborhood environments.

He urged community members to play their part by reporting negative traffic practices through official channels to support the protection of lives and property, thereby improving overall quality of life within the emirate.