Watch: Car overturns in horrific UAE crash after driver uses phone, Abu Dhabi Police issue warning
The footage reveals how a moment’s distraction can trigger horrific crashes
Abu Dhabi Police, in partnership with the Control and Follow-up Center, have launched a hard-hitting road safety campaign as part of Gulf Traffic Week.
With the theme “Driving Without a Phone,” the initiative urges motorists to stay off their phones while driving and highlights the serious risks of distracted driving.
To drive the message home, police released a video featuring real-life footage of accidents in Abu Dhabi—each caused by drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel. The dramatic clips show how a moment of distraction can have life-threatening consequences.
The video shows three serious incidents:
Incident 1: A distracted driver in a speeding car slams into another vehicle in the third lane. The impact sends the car crashing into a safety barrier, flipping multiple times after hitting a railing, before landing upside down.
Incident 2: A motorist, distracted while speeding down the fast lane, crashes into slow-moving traffic. The chain reaction leads to collisions with several vehicles, including a pick-up truck, before veering into another lane.
Incident 3: A driver, not focused on the road, drives over a raised median. The car flips and comes to rest upside down.
Abu Dhabi Police stressed that distracted driving is a major cause of road accidents in the UAE. It is considered a serious traffic violation, punishable by a Dh800 fine and four black points on the driver’s license.
Stricter enforcement in Dubai: Dubai Police have introduced tougher penalties. In addition to fines, vehicles are now impounded for 30 days for violations such as using mobile phones while driving.
Through this campaign, authorities are urging all motorists to remain alert and avoid distractions—especially mobile phones—for the safety of everyone on the road.
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