Asian driver arrested in Dubai for reckless driving
DUBAI: Dubai Police have arrested an Asian driver for dangerous driving, excessive speeding, and performing risky stunts on public roads, officials said.
According to Arab media, traffic police released a video showing the suspect driving at high speed while swerving between multiple lanes. The footage shows the vehicle making sudden lane changes, illegal overtaking, and driving in the wrong manner, putting the lives of other road users at serious risk.
Authorities said the driver also used the emergency shoulder lane, which is strictly reserved for ambulances and other emergency vehicles under highway regulations. Officials described the act as a severe violation of traffic laws.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said such behavior is considered among the most serious traffic violations, warning that even minor mistakes on highways can lead to major accidents, vehicle rollovers, or fatalities.
He added that the road shoulder is exclusively designated for emergency vehicles, including ambulances and civil defense units, and using it for overtaking or reckless driving is illegal and highly dangerous.
Police confirmed that the Asian driver was arrested and his vehicle was impounded. Under Law No. 30 of 2023, the offender will be required to pay a fine of 50,000 dirhams to retrieve the vehicle.
Dubai Police urged motorists to follow traffic rules and report dangerous drivers through the “Police Eye” service or the 901 helpline to ensure timely action.