Dubai road safety: Would you risk your life for a seatbelt clip?

Imagine this: something as small as a metal seatbelt clip could cost you your life.

Some drivers use these clips to trick their cars into thinking the seatbelt is fastened—just to stop the warning sound. But here’s the truth: while you might silence the beeping, you’re putting yourself in danger.

First Lieutenant Salma Al , Marri ,Head of Awareness Section at the Traffic Education Department at the General Directorate of Traffic at Dubai Police said in 2024, Dubai recorded more than 200 road injuries—from minor to life-threatening—simply because people weren’t wearing seatbelts. Even worse, 15 people lost their lives for the same reason.

Think about that. Fifteen lives gone—possibly because of one small, careless choice.

Seatbelt clips might fool your car, but they won’t protect you in a crash. They offer zero protection. You’re not tricking the car—you’re tricking yourself.

Studies show that wearing a seatbelt can reduce injuries by 40% to 70% in accidents. That’s a life-changing difference. A seatbelt can decide whether you walk away safely or suffer serious harm—or worse.

So, is it worth using a fake seatbelt clip?

Or have you realised that wearing a seatbelt is the easiest, smartest way to stay safe?

When you get in your car next time, remember safety isn’t just a sound to silence. It’s a choice that could save your life.