Police Warn of AED 400 Fine For This Traffic Offense

Pedestrians in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah are being reminded through social media videos about the hazards of crossing roads at undesignated locations.

Those caught breaking the law will be subject to fines, with pedestrians facing AED 400 penalties. Similarly, motorists failing to yield at pedestrian crossings will be fined AED 500 and accumulate 4 black points on their driving records.

اعبر الطريق من المكان المخصص للمشاة pic.twitter.com/j7rKge19kv

— شرطة رأس الخيمة (@rakpoliceghq) February 16, 2024

These measures aim to enforce road safety and reduce accidents caused by improper crossings. Videos shared by Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah police illustrate the risks associated with such behavior, emphasizing the importance of following traffic regulations for the well-being of all road users.

#أخبارنا | بالفيديو .. #شرطة_أبوظبي تدعو المشاة لاستخدام الأماكن المخصصة للعبور

التفاصيل:https://t.co/GFemQo6wYr pic.twitter.com/m3qcDYVmNk

— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) February 16, 2024