Abu Dhabi motorists are facing a grave reminder from law enforcement regarding the perils of passengers leaning out of car windows or sunroofs. In a firm announcement across their social media channels, the Abu Dhabi Police underscored the severe risks associated with such reckless behavior, urging drivers to uphold safety protocols without fail.
Violators of these safety norms are liable to face a hefty penalty of Dh2,000 coupled with a 60-day vehicle impoundment, and the addition of 23 demerit points to their traffic record. The gravity of these penalties is not without reason, as such actions not only jeopardize the lives of those within the vehicle but also pose significant threats to other road users, potentially resulting in catastrophic accidents.
The urgency of this warning is highlighted by recent incidents, notably a video shared by Dubai Police depicting children precariously perched on moving car roofs or dangling out of windows. Echoing the sentiment of their counterparts in Abu Dhabi, Dubai Police emphasized that reclaiming impounded vehicles would require an additional financial burden of Dh50,000.
In the interest of public safety, authorities are leaving no room for ambiguity: adherence to traffic regulations is paramount, and any deviation from these guidelines will be met with stringent consequences.
