Abu Dhabi Police: Penalty for crossing a red light is 51 thousand dirhams and 12 traffic points

Abu Dhabi Police warned drivers of the dangers of crossing the traffic light, being busy with other roads, and avoiding traffic violations, which in total amount to 51,000 dirhams, and 12 traffic points that result from crossing the red light in accordance with Law No. (5) of 2020 AD regarding vehicle seizure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

She warned of the negative consequences that may occur on the road when the driver is mentally distracted and crosses the traffic light, especially to the left, stressing the need to focus on the path of the road, pointing out that preoccupation with other than the road leads to a sudden deviation of the vehicle due to the use of the phone to browse the Internet and social networking sites or make a call, or take pictures The driver's attention to talking to his companions, and other distractions and behaviors that may lead to serious consequences and are dangerous in causing traffic accidents as a result of not paying attention to the road while driving.

It called on drivers to pay attention while driving and pay attention to pedestrians, road signs and its surroundings, and the instructions of traffic elements and adhere to them, in order to avoid accidents, explaining that the driver doing more than one job at the same time while driving is fraught with danger.

It is worth noting that Law No. (5) of 2020 regarding impounding vehicles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi clarified that the violation of a vehicle exceeding a red light is 1,000 dirhams, 12 traffic points, and impounding the vehicle for 30 days, and the financial value of detaining the vehicle is 50,000 dirhams, in addition to withdrawing the driver’s license for a period of time. 6 months starting from the date of withdrawing the license, provided that the vehicle is impounded until the financial value is paid to release the seizure and for a maximum period of three months.

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