The police in the United Arab Emirates impose huge fines on violators of traffic laws and those who cause traffic accidents and endanger the lives of others.
Fleeing from the scene of an accident is considered one of the crimes punishable by UAE law, as fleeing from the scene of a traffic accident that led to people being injured is considered a serious crime.
The person who caused this accident shall be punished with a heavy fine and imprisonment for a period of time, or with one of these two penalties based on the circumstances of the accident.
Awareness campaigns for drivers in the UAE
The UAE Public Prosecution launched awareness campaigns for drivers, both citizens and residents of the Emirates, about the Federal Traffic Law.
In addition to the penalties stipulated by federal law related to escaping the scene of an accident.
Fine and imprisonment for hit-and-run cases by car in the UAE
The Public Prosecution in the UAE has clarified that failure to stop at the scene of a traffic accident, after causing the rape of individuals, is a crime punishable by UAE law.
A fine of up to 20,000 dirhams will be imposed on violators, in addition to a prison sentence, or one of these two penalties in accordance with Article 48, Paragraph 5 of Federal Law No. 21 of 1995 regarding Traffic and its amendments.