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Police ban pictures on vehicle windows
The Traffic and Licensing Department in Ras Al Khaimah warned drivers they would face stiff fines for sticking pictures and logos on the windows of their vehicles.
- By Nasouh Nazzal, Staff Reporter
- Published: 23:25 December 2, 2008
- Image Credit: Megan Hirons/Gulf News
- Police talk to with drivers of decorated vehicles during UAE National Day celebrations. Traffic police have said that placing pictures on the windshield and windows of vehicles restricts the vision of drivers and puts both drivers and other road users at serious risks.
Ras Al Khaimah: The Traffic and Licensing Department in Ras Al Khaimah warned drivers they would face stiff fines for sticking pictures and logos on the windows of their vehicles.
A senior officer at the department said the installation of pictures on vehicle glass restricts the vision of the drivers and puts both drivers and other road users at serious risk.
The officer said the celebration of national and religious occasions should be a fun time for everyone, but does not mean lives can be put in danger.
He stressed that all celebrations should be within the framework of the law and should be enjoyed according to the rules and regulations of the UAE.
The official added that scores of youngsters have already installed pictures celebrating National Day on their vehicle windows, mainly the windscreen, severely restricting the driver's field of vision. The partial obstruction of the windscreen makes it even more difficult for drivers to see at night. The official said a police committee has been set up to make sure all drivers adhere to the rules.
Vacations
He stressed that Ras Al Khaimah is expected to accommodate thousands of people from all over the UAE for National Day and the Eid Al Adha vacations.
Visitors are expected to spend their holiday in the tourist area of Awafi where motorcycles and quad bikes have already been banned to ensure safety.
The official said during last year's holidays the emirate's Police impounded 250 vehicles including cars, quad bikes and motorcycles which violated the law.
Accessories
During the holiday season, car accessory shops in Ras Al Khaimah face a massive demand from customers to install pictures and logos on their vehicles.
Because of such a high demand, installation technicians give appointments to their clients late into the evening, as they do not have time to finish up their work during the day.
Ahmad, an employee with a car accessories shop said that pictures installed on the vehicles are in great demand and many people have already installed them on their vehicles. The cost of picture installation can be up to Dh300.
Your comments
This is a good initiative taken by the authorities, however, it is not over yet. I saw people who are driving so badly on Jumairah Beach Road on Monday night. I also saw people walking on the street and others throwing stuff out of their car window. I hope the authorities fine such people too.
Alireza
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 03, 2008, 13:40
Instead of imposing fines on motorists, the authorities should fine the car accessories shops for installing those pictures on the windows. They should ensure that these shops know about the law. Shops are getting money for sticking pictures up and at the same time know that what they are doing is against the law.
Ziad
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 03, 2008, 13:30
I have found people driving carelessly and recklessly on the road. My wife got so scared seeing this and asked me to park the car. We also saw a lot of unregistered vehicles on the road. People who have fixed the UAE flag at the rear end of their cars were not bothered if it touched the road, which is a real disgrace and dishonour to the flag.
Darvin Wilson
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 03, 2008, 13:25
I am happy to hear that the authorities being strict in this case. I welcome their initiative and will advice all my friends to follow the rules and regulations. I understand that it is National Day and people are proud but we still have to respect the law, which is for our safety.
Kamran Ali Khan
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 03, 2008, 12:52
Nobody seems to adhere to such rules. There are many cars still violating this rule. We saw an SUV the other day with the front window fully covered with a photo. How on earth can the driver see? How many people on the road is he putting in danger because of it? All you have to do is step out one evening and you will see them.
Jam
Dubai,UAE
Posted: December 03, 2008, 10:49
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