The UAE police summon drivers and impose a fine of 2,000 dirhams on them and impound the vehicle for 60 days
Hours ago, the Emirati police in Fujairah summoned one of the drivers to take legal measures against him, including a fine of 2,000 dirhams and impounding the vehicle for 60 days because he was driving in the valley during the flow of torrent during heavy rain.
The police in the United Arab Emirates issue citations to drivers, levy a fine of two thousand dirhams on them, and seize their vehicles for a period of sixty days.
One of the drivers was summoned by the Emirati police in Fujairah a few hours ago in order to take legal action against him. The steps that were taken against him included a fine of 2,000 dirhams and the impounding of the car for a period of sixty days. This was due to the fact that he was driving in the valley during the flow of torrent or heavy rain.
Fujairah Police summons a vehicle driver who crossed a valley while it was running
Fujairah Police have issued a summons to a driver of a car that managed to traverse a valley while it was racing, The Fujairah Police General Command has stated that it has summoned a vehicle driver who crossed one of the valleys in the Emirate of Fujairah during its flow, which resulted in his vehicle drifting towards the valley, in order to take legal action against him. It is important to note that there was no loss of life as a consequence of the incident.
Penalty for violations of entering valleys during floods
When it comes to bringing medicines during floods, there is a penalty for violators, She emphasized that anyone who enters the valleys while they are flowing, regardless of the level of danger they pose, will be fined 2,000 dirhams and 23 traffic points, in addition to having their vehicle impounded for sixty days. Additionally, gathering near places where valleys and floods occur will also result in a fine. She also mentioned that it is important to refrain from sharing videos of the incident on social media sites. Dams that are constructed during wet weather are subject to a fine of one thousand dirhams and six points of traffic that are added to the driver's record.
Penalty for obstructing traffic during rain
During the rain, there is a penalty for impeding traffic, During emergencies, disasters, crises, rain falling, and the flow of valleys, it is against the law for anyone to obstruct the competent authorities from carrying out their work regarding regulating traffic, ambulances, and rescue. The fine for this offense is one thousand dirhams, and four traffic points are added to the driver's file. Additionally, the vehicle is impounded for a period of sixty days.
An important warning from Fujairah Police to drivers during rain
A vital caution from the Fujairah Police Department to motorists during the rainy season, During this time, the Fujairah Police Department has been conducting extensive patrols throughout the Emirate of Fujairah in order to deal with any impact that may be caused by heavy rainwater. They have also issued a warning to all drivers, advising them to exercise caution while driving their vehicles and to avoid valleys and buildings that are undergoing construction. This is to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Additionally, they have urged drivers to adhere to all preventative measures and to fully comply with all traffic laws and regulations. The need to lower speed and pay attention at turns, in low-lying areas, and on open highways, as well as to avoid flood areas, is something that should be taken into consideration. Speed reduction, leaving a sufficient safety space in these conditions, and not being distracted by anything other than the road are all important factors to consider.
