Dubai Police AI traffic fines: Eight offences detected by radars

Dubai: Dubai Police recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) powered radar systems to catch traffic violators with greater precision. Deployed across key roads and streets, these advanced radars can detect speeding, red-light offences, lane violations, and even distracted driving. With hefty fines, black points, and vehicle impoundment at stake, motorists are urged to stay aware of the updated rules to avoid penalties and improve road safety.

Here are the types of violations these radars can identify, along with the associated fines, black points, and vehicle impoundment details:

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 80 km/h

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h

Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 50 km/h

Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 40 km/h

Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 30 km/h

Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 20 km/h

As per the UAE Traffic Law, motorists who jump a red light face a fine of Dh1,000 fine, 12 black points, and the vehicle being impounded for 30 days. In Dubai to release the vehicle from impound, you have to pay Dh50,000, as per Decree No. 30 of 2023.

Additionally, drivers who fail to stay within designated lanes face a Dh400 fine. The AI radar system can identify aggressive or careless driving patterns, including:

To maintain safe driving distances, the 'two-second rule' is recommended -ensuring there’s enough distance between your vehicle and the one ahead to pass the same point two seconds later.

The radar system detects hand movements and phone screen lights to identify distracted drivers. Those caught using their phones while driving face:

Accoridng to Dubai Police offenders also face a  a 30-day vehicle impoundment.

The AI radar can accurately identify seat belt violations, even distinguishing between clothing and a seat belt in low-light conditions. Failure to wear a seat belt results in:

The radar system can also detect unauthorised window tinting, including tinted windshields. While certain exemptions exist for medical or other approved reasons, unauthorised tinting poses a safety risk, and violations are forwarded to authorities for further action.

As per the UAE Traffic Law, the maximum level of tinting on car windows can be 50 per cent. This limit applies to the side and rear windows. The windshield, however, needs to be clear for the driver to see.

Previously, Dubai Police has advised motorists to make sure any tint they put on the windshield should not be more than 5.5 inches or 15cm in width.

Violating these rules leads to a fine of Dh1,500 anywhere in the UAE. In Dubai, your vehicle can also be impounded if the car’s windows are tinted beyond the permissible limit. To release the vehicle, you would be required to pay Dh10,000, according to Decree No. 30 of 2023.

Vehicles with modifications that increase noise levels or enhance speed will face strict penalties under Article 2 of Decree No. 30 of 2023:

If you are driving with a expired vehicle registration, you will face the following penalties: