Drivers who make simple mistakes that lead to traffic offenses

Abu Dhabi Police violated 5380 drivers for lack of clear vehicle license numbers

A fine of 400 dirhams for not clearing vehicle plate numbers for carrying items.

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Abu Dhabi Police informed "Emirates Today" that it violated 5380 drivers last year, due to the lack of clear vehicle license plate numbers on the road, calling on drivers not to hide their vehicle license plate data in any way, such as loading bicycles or any other items that are impossible with it Monitor plate numbers or distinguish category and source.

She stated that some drivers make simple mistakes on the road - from their point of view - expecting them to traffic offenses and heavy fines, including moving a bicycle against the back of the vehicle in the wrong way, which leads to hiding the plate numbers.

She emphasized that there is intense control over traffic and traffic in all roads, and that such violations are monitored, followed up and accurately photographed, and the perpetrators are being violated and the law applied against them.

Abu Dhabi Police pointed out that Article 27 (b) of the Federal Traffic and Traffic Law stipulates that the perpetrators of actions that may lead to the lack of clarity of vehicle plate numbers are fined 400 dirhams, affirming their keenness to intensify traffic control and take legal measures in violation of any vehicle that does not comply with clarifying numbers Its plates are in accordance with the Federal Traffic and Traffic Law.

During the past years, Abu Dhabi Police arrested drivers who intentionally hidden their license plates to evade radar devices in case they exceeded the speed limits on the roads, and they were brought to trial, including the arrest of a Gulf driver, who tried to use an electronic cover as a way to hide the plate numbers of his vehicle, after determining The plate number, owner and access to it, before the spread of a video on social media showing his involvement in the violation.

She explained the difference between the violation of the lack of clarity of vehicle plate numbers due to carrying items behind the vehicle, the fine of which is 400 dirhams, and the deliberate tampering with the vehicle's plates with the aim of defrauding the radar devices, as it emphasized tightening traffic control and controlling the prosecution of violators, and applying the punishment against them.

It is noteworthy that Law No. 5 of 2020 regarding the seizure of vehicles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi approved a violation to drive a vehicle with artificial, imitation or obscure number plates, or that have been changed or used in a way that is inconsistent with the legislation in force. For the vehicle to be released for seizure of 50 thousand dirhams, provided that the vehicle is seized until the payment of the financial value of the reservation, and for a maximum period of three months, after which the vehicle is referred for sale in the public auction.

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