Dubai Police have impounded 49 vehicles and 25 motorcycles due to the reckless behavior of certain youths during the 54th UAE National Day celebrations.
In addition, 3,153 violations were also issued on December 2, the police informed on social media. The Dubai Police urged parents to educate their children and guide them toward responsible celebration while reinforcing the importance of traffic safety.
They shared a video to show the kind of violations that were committed by young revelers during the celebrations. The video showed people leaning out of windows, and popping out of sunroofs. Some also had stickers and spray paint on their windshields.
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Last week, the Dubai Police had issued an advisory, urging the public to follow the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations guidelines to ensure a safe, orderly, and enjoyable experience for all while preventing risks or disruptions.
General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations at Dubai Police, stressed that traffic awareness and compliance with the law are key to ensuring public safety and allowing everyone to celebrate in a civilized and secure manner.
The senior officer had reminded drivers to adhere to Union Day celebration guidelines, including:
• No use of spray paint by drivers, passengers, or pedestrians.
• No covering or obscuring of license plates.
• No inappropriate stickers or slogans on vehicles.
• No changing of vehicle color or overloading.
• No leaning out of windows or sunroofs.
• No covering of windows with stickers or sunshades.
