Dubai Traffic Police Warns Against Mobile Phone Use While Driving

Warnings from Dubai's Traffic Police Chief

Dubai’s Traffic Police Chief, Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zafeen, issued a warning against drivers who use their mobile phones while driving, stating that the police will not tolerate such a horrible mistake.

Penalties for Violating Traffic Rules

Al Zafeen added that violators of this rule will face:

• A fine of Dh200
• 4 black points added to their traffic record

He described these violations as “serious mistakes that often lead to disasters”.

Statistics on Mobile Phone Violations

Dubai’s police figures reveal that:

• 20,772 tickets were issued to drivers caught using their mobile phones while driving in the first half of 2013.
• 23,473 fines were issued in the first half of 2012.

Advice for Drivers

Al Zafeen advised that any person who receives a phone call while driving must:

1. Stop their car on the right side of the road.
2. Make their call safely.

He emphasized that they will no longer tolerate this mistake.