Dh10,000 fine slapped on cars caught racing on Ras Al Khaimah roads

Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested four motorists in their 20s after they were caught street racing in one  area of the emirate, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Their vehicles have been impounded and strict legal measures imposed due to the serious risk posed to road users. A video of the racing had also been posted on social media, triggering public concern.

Lt. Col. Hassan Al Zaabi, Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department, said police received a report about several vehicles racing on a public road . Using smart-city surveillance systems and advanced monitoring technologies deployed across the emirate, authorities were able to identify and track the four vehicles involved.

The motorists now face strict penalties, including the confiscation of their vehicles for 120 days and a release fee of Dh10,000 per vehicle. Each driver was also fined Dh2,000 and received 23 black points on their traffic record.

Lt. Col. Al Zaabi warned that such reckless behavior puts lives at risk and will not be tolerated. He stressed the need for drivers to fully comply with traffic laws and avoid serious violations that endanger both the offenders and the public.

He also urged all road users to respect traffic regulations designed to ensure safety on the emirate’s roads. He noted that these enforcement measures support Ras Al Khaimah Police’s ongoing awareness campaigns and contribute to the Ministry of Interior’s strategic goal of enhancing road safety and security across the country.

Lt. Col. Al Zaabi told Gulf News that such violations are immediately detected through smart monitoring systems installed across the emirate’s roads. 

He urged residents to report any dangerous driving or suspected street racing by calling the police on the non-emergency hotline 901. 

If residents come across video clips of such incidents posted on social media, he also encouraged them to forward the footage through official police communication channels to support enforcement efforts.