Man fined Dh25,000, licence suspended for drunk driving in Dubai

Dubai: An Asian man has been fined Dh25,000 and had his driving licence suspended for three months for causing a traffic accident in Dubai while under the influence of alcohol, according to court records.

The Asian national admitted to driving in an impaired state after consuming alcohol without a permit.

Prosecutors charged him with three offences: drinking alcohol outside legally permitted circumstances, driving under its influence, and causing damage to public property.

According to court documents, the man lost control of his vehicle, veering suddenly before crashing into a metal pole on a public road, damaging both the pole and his car.

The court said its verdict was based on a traffic accident expert’s report and the defendant’s confession.

While convicting him, the judges reduced the penalty, citing the circumstances of the case and his admission of guilt.