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Eleven pedestrians caught for jaywalking in Bur Dubai
Eleven pedestrians were caught for trying to cross the roads from undesignated areas in Bur Dubai.
- Staff Report
- Published: 17:39 June 15, 2008
Dubai: Eleven pedestrians were caught for trying to cross the roads from undesignated areas in Bur Dubai.
The pedestrians were referred to the concerned judicial authorities for further investigation.
Bur Dubai Police Station's traffic records section reported 54 run-over accidents in 2007, while traffic patrols of the station issued 28,608 fines in 2007 compared to 36,806 fines in 2006.
Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Dubai Police's Deputy Commandant General, inspected Bur Dubai Police Station as part of the annual inspection.
He called on the public to register for the home security service while they spend their holidays outside the country. He pointed out that the home security service is one of the free services offered by Dubai Police to protect homes from thefts and robberies while the owners are away.
The public may register for the service on Dubai Police's website www.dubaipolice.gov.ae or send an email on homesafety@dubaipolice.gov.ae or visit the nearest police station.
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