Authorities have pledged stricter enforcement and increased awareness campaigns to curb risky road behaviour.
Dubai Police have warned motorists and motorcycle riders against driving against the flow of traffic following a serious crash in the Majan area that left a motorcyclist injured.
The warning comes after a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle on an internal road in Majan, reportedly after the rider travelled in the wrong direction. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said driving against traffic poses a direct danger to road users and remains one of the leading causes of fatal accidents.
He added that traffic patrols and ambulance teams were immediately deployed to the scene after authorities received a report of the incident.
Dubai Police stressed that wrong-way driving significantly increases the risk of fatal head-on collisions, endangers motorists and pedestrians, disrupts traffic flow, and can lead to severe property damage and loss of life.
Brigadier bin Suwaidan urged all road users to stay in designated lanes and follow traffic regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
He warned that motorists caught driving against the flow of traffic face a Dh600 fine, four black points, and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. Offenders may also be fined an additional Dh500 under Article 98 of the Traffic Law for obstructing traffic.
Brigadier bin Suwaidan stressed that such dangerous behaviour can have serious consequences for all road users, including loss of life and property damage.
He added that Dubai Police will continue its traffic awareness campaigns to reduce risky driving behaviour and will enforce strict legal action against violators as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and protect community wellbeing.
