Overview
- A police video compilation shows multiple crashes at intersections that officers attribute to drivers using mobile phones while waiting at signals.
- Authorities reiterated that running a red light carries a Dh1,000 fine, 12 black points, and a 30‑day vehicle impoundment under Law No. (5) of 2020.
- The fine for distracted driving is Dh800 with four black points on the driver's licence, police said.
- Officers urged motorists to stay focused on signals, pedestrians and road signs, warning that brief distractions can cause sudden deviations and collisions.
- Media reports differ on impounded‑vehicle release fees and licence suspension details, with figures cited ranging from Dh5,000 to Dh50,000.