Dubai Police issue nearly 49,000 fines for expired vehicle registration
Traffic violations recorded over 10 months as authorities enforce registration renewal requirements.
At a glance
- 48,950 fines issued for expired vehicle registration in first 10 months of year
- Penalties include 500-dirham fine, four traffic points and seven-day vehicle impoundment
- January had highest monthly violations at 6,977 cases
- Police cited safety risks from lack of regular vehicle inspections
Dubai Police issued 48,950 traffic fines for driving vehicles with expired registration during the first 10 months of the year, according to the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police. Motorists caught with expired registration face a fine of 500 dirhams, four traffic points and seven days of vehicle impoundment.
January recorded the highest number of violations with 6,977 cases, followed by February with 6,768 and March with 6,573. Police warned that driving with expired registration poses safety risks, as vehicles may not have undergone required technical inspections to check essential components such as tyres, brakes, lighting and steering systems.
Why it matters
The enforcement action highlights traffic safety concerns and the importance of vehicle maintenance compliance in preventing accidents and mechanical failures.
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