Abu Dhabi: Many of the radars installed on various roads in the UAE are mistaken in thinking that they can only detect the excessive speed of the vehicle. These smart radars detect not only speed but also at least five things related to traffic violations, including whether your vehicle has expired registration. Waiting or lame fines and black points. Vehicle seizure and more.
Smart radars in Umm al-Quwain
Most recently, the radars in Umm al-Quwain have been smartly upgraded in this way. The system already exists in cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Umm al-Quwain police said the move was part of an effort by police to minimize traffic accidents and thereby prevent people from being killed or injured.
What does radar detect?
Smart radars detect five main types of traffic violations. The most important of these is speed. In Dubai alone, 20 speeding accidents were reported last year. Of these, four were killed and 10 were seriously injured. Smart radars are set up to detect speed limits in different areas of each road. The punishment will change as the speed limit is exceeded. Exceeding the 80km / h speed limit will result in Dh3,000 and 23 black points. The vehicle will be impounded for 60 days. Violation of the 60-kilometer limit carries a fine of Dh2,000, 12 black points and confiscation of the vehicle for 30 days. However, violating the speed limit of less than 60 kmph carries a fine of AED 1,500, six black points and confiscation of the vehicle for 15 days. Violation of the 50 km limit carries a fine of 1000 dirhams, violation of the 40 km limit carries a fine of 700 dirhams, violation of the 30 km limit carries a fine of 600 dirhams and violation of the 20 km limit carries a fine of 300 dirhams.
The ‘two second rule’ must be followed
Smart radars will also detect if the distance between the vehicles is exceeded. Tailgating is the act of driving without touching the distance between vehicles. This is just as dangerous as speeding. The UAE stipulates that the ‘two second rule’ must be followed. This means that it takes at least two seconds for the second vehicle to reach the location of the vehicle in front of it. If that doesn’t happen, it’s still a way to get more involved with the expat community here. No matter how fast two vehicles are moving, radars can detect if they are breaking the allotted distance. The penalty is a fine of 400 dirhams and four black points. At the same time, the vehicle will be impounded. If you want to get rid of it, you have to pay another 5000 dirhams!
Is the registration expired?
Another feature of smart radars is that it detects and reports whether the vehicle’s registration has expired. The system was first implemented by the Abu Dhabi Police in 2018. No matter how fast the vehicle is moving, it can scan its number plate and compare it with the registration information on the computer to find out if it is out of date. A fine of 500 dirhams and four black points will be levied for using vehicles with expired registration. The vehicle will be impounded for seven days.
Failure to fasten a seat belt carries a fine of 400 dirhams
Radakul can easily find people driving without wearing seat belts. You will get 400 dirhams and four black points. The system already exists in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. These radars also detect the use of a mobile phone while driving. It will cost 800 dirhams and four black points. If a passing vehicle suddenly deviates from the lane, you will get 1000 dirhams and four black points.
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