Abu Dhabi Police Enforce AED 800 Fine for Distracted Driving Violations

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a formal warning to motorists regarding the increasing dangers of distracted driving, citing a direct correlation between mobile phone usage and recent traffic accidents. The authority confirmed that failure to pay attention to the road remains a primary cause of collisions resulting in injuries and fatalities across the emirate. Fines and Penalties Under Abu Dhabi’s traffic regulations, drivers caught using a handheld mobile phone or being otherwise distracted while operating a vehicle face a fine of AED 800. Additionally, the violation incurs four traffic black points on the driver’s license. Law enforcement utilizes both specialized smart surveillance cameras and manual patrols to detect these infractions in real-time. The police stated that distractions often involve browsing social media, taking photographs, or making calls without hands-free devices. Such actions lead to sudden lane deviations and failure to react to changing road conditions or emergency situations. Safety Enforcement Measures The warning is part of an ongoing safety initiative to reduce the number of preventable accidents on Abu Dhabi roads. Police data indicate that even a…