The eerie flash of a camera while cruising down a bustling road often strikes terror into the hearts of drivers, the looming threat of vehicle impoundment overshadowing hefty fines. But fear not, for enlightenment awaits those seeking clarity amidst the murky waters of vehicle impoundment laws. Ras Al Khaimah Police have unfurled a fresh set of regulations on March 6, 2024, shedding light on what actions could lead to the dreaded fate of impounded wheels.
In a modern twist of dissemination, these rules have been unveiled via the venerable Instagram platform by the authorities, accompanied by the succinct caption ‘Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2024 regarding some cases of vehicle seizure’.
Prepare yourself for a journey through the labyrinth of regulations, as we unveil the full catalogue:
1. Driving sans license: A 30-day impoundment awaits first-time offenders, coupled with a Dh3,000 fine for vehicle release. Persistent transgressors face a prolonged 60-day impoundment and a steeper Dh6,000 redemption fee within the same year.
2. Daredevil antics on motorcycles or electric bikes: Expect a 15-day vehicle seclusion and a Dh2,000 ransom.
3. Bicycle misadventures: Pedal recklessly and risk a 15-day vehicle lockdown, coughing up Dh500 for liberation.
4. Unauthorized water loading: Dip into illegal waters and face a 30-day impoundment alongside a Dh1,000 levy for initial redemption. Repeat offenders dive deeper into a 60-day confinement, shackled with a Dh2,000 fine.
5. Reckless recreational biking: Whisk away your vehicle for a torturous 90-day hiatus and a Dh3,000 fee for salvation.
6. The perils of procession: Join a parade and gamble between Dh1,000 to Dh10,000 in fines or endure 15 to 120 days of vehicle purgatory.
7. Road racing sans clearance: Risk a hefty Dh10,000 fine or endure a grueling 90-day vehicle detainment.
8. License plate shenanigans: Brandish a fake or forsake a plate altogether and face a harsh 120-day vehicular confinement, with a Dh20,000 price tag for freedom.
9. Dangerous dune jaunts: Frolic irresponsibly in sandy terrains and risk a 120-day vehicle sentence, redeemable at the cost of Dh10,000.
10. Social media snitches: Caught posting or re-posting traffic violations? Brace yourself for a 60-day vehicle exile and a Dh5,000 ransom.
11. License plate forgery: Indulge in the art of counterfeiting and earn a 60-day vehicle banishment, redeemable at Dh5,000.
12. Plate obscuring tactics: Camouflage your number plate and prepare for a 30-day vehicle seclusion, with Dh5,000 as the ransom.
13. Speed demon modifications: Soup up your vehicle for velocity and noise, only to endure a 60-day confinement and a Dh5,000 toll for liberation.
14. Colliding with authority: Intentionally collide with a police vehicle and face a formidable 120-day vehicle exile, redeemable at a hefty Dh10,000.
15. Eco-unfriendly ventures: Pollute the environment with your vehicle antics and face a 30-day vehicle banishment, coupled with a Dh3,000 fine. Repeat offenders endure a doubled sentence and a steeper Dh6,000 fine.
16. Misplaced parking adventures: Leave your vehicle at a construction site sans reason and prepare for a 30-day vehicle seclusion, with a Dh3,000 toll. Persistent offenders endure a doubled sentence and a Dh6,000 fine.
17. The costly fines: Exceed Dh10,000 in fines and prepare for a 30-day vehicle banishment until all dues are settled.
18. Commander-in-Chief’s discretion: Face a maximum 60-day vehicle seclusion and a Dh5,000 fine at the whims of the Commander-in-Chief.
19. International sale displays: Flaunt your vehicle for sale beyond borders and face a 10-day vehicle lockdown, redeemable at a Dh1,000 fee.
20. Electronic infringements: Breach electronic regulations and endure the punishment as determined by the Commander-in-Chief, ranging from Dh100 to Dh5,000 in penalties.
21. Deserted vehicles: Abandon your vehicle and face a 15-day vehicle exile, redeemable at a Dh1,000 fee.
Heed these warnings well, for in the domain of Ras Al Khaimah, ignorance of the law is no excuse.
