The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a yellow alert for the public
UAE motorists
Bad Weather
Dubai Police alert: Motorists urged to be extra cautious during unstable weather
Over 15,000 calls were received by the police force since Monday out of which 13,108 were made to the emergency hotline
delivery business
Dubai announces new rules for food delivery drivers
The move is part of the emirate’s efforts to improve the performance of delivery motorbike riders
Discounts
UAE traffic fines: Emirate offers 50% discount
UAE motorists encouraged to take up offer of 50% discount on traffic fines
Bad Weather
Dubai Police impound vehicles, fine motorists for performing dangerous stunts in rain
The serious traffic violations included driving recklessly, performing stunts on wet roads and driving in a manner that poses dancer to themselves and others
digital transformation
Dubai residents can now report minor accidents on their DubaiNow app
The new service has been launched in association with Dubai Police; The app now provides more than 130 services from more than 30 government and private sectors
Abu Dhabi motorists
Abu Dhabi commuters to face toll payments from January 2
Four toll gates in the UAE capital to start operating as Darb system goes live
Ambareen Musa
77% of UAE residents don’t know if their car insurance covers rain damage
Souqalmal.com’s latest survey uncovers widespread lack of awareness around rain and flood coverage under UAE car insurance policies
Emirati
Police rush to rescue after UAE driver’s cruise control malfunctions at 135 km/h
Drivers urged to carry out regular maintenance of vehicles
motorists in UAE
Motorist driving at 225km/h in the UAE has car confiscated
Driver was travelling 80km/h over limit at speed described by police as ‘insane’
Dubai motorists
Dubai motorists to get 50% discount for driving safely
Initiative is part of ‘A Day Without Accidents’, which is being held on September 2
Dubai motorists
Dubai motorists to be rewarded with discounts on fines
Those who go a year without violations will get their accumulated fines waived
Accident
Late-morning rush hour most dangerous for UAE motorists in Ramadan
New data from RoadSafetyUAE finds that motorists over 40 are the most likely to be involved in an accident during Ramadan