Watch: Deadly intersection crash as car jumps red light in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning to motorists against running red lights after releasing shocking footage of a serious crash at a city intersection, highlighting the grave risks of distracted driving.

The video, shared as part of the "Your Comment" initiative in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Center, shows a small car attempting to turn left at an intersection, only to be struck violently by a speeding bus coming from the crossroad. The impact flips the bus onto its side and leaves the car severely damaged.

Abu Dhabi Police attributed the incident to driver distraction, emphasising that inattentiveness, often due to mobile phone use for calls, browsing, or social media can lead to fatal misjudgements, especially at intersections.

“Failing to focus on the road can result in running red lights, which is one of the most dangerous violations due to its potential to cause severe, even fatal, crashes,” Abu Dhabi Police said in a statement.

Under Abu Dhabi Law No. (5) of 2020 regarding vehicle impoundment, drivers caught running a red light face a fine of Dh 1,000, 12 traffic points, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.

To release the impounded vehicle, violators must pay Dh 50,000. The offending driver’s licence is also suspended for six months. If fines remain unpaid within three months, the vehicle will be sold at public auction.