Dubai Police are reminding motorists about the dangers of making turns in non-designated areas in order to save a few minutes of travel time.
More than 29,400 violations were recorded in the last 10 months in which six people were injured.
The offence is punishable with a fine of AED 500 and 4 black points.
#DubaiPolice smart traffic systems monitor the violation of turning from a non-designated area. pic.twitter.com/RkHDqoOBEh
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) November 10, 2023
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