Motorist Ordered to Pay Dhs18,000 for Car Damaged in Lane Violation
Court finds driver liable after traffic report established that his failure to stay in his lane caused the collision.
Staff WriterAug 18, 2026, 11:02 AM
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a motorist to pay Dh18,000 in compensation to a vehicle owner whose car suffered extensive damage in a traffic accident caused by the driver's negligence.
According to court records, the accident occurred when the defendant failed to remain within his designated lane, resulting in a collision with the claimant's vehicle. An official traffic accident report established that the defendant was responsible for the crash.
The court heard that the damaged vehicle was not insured at the time of the accident. The defendant subsequently attempted to arrange repairs, but estimates obtained by the owner showed that the cost would be almost twice the vehicle's market value. The repairs were therefore considered economically unviable, effectively leaving the vehicle a total loss.
The owner filed a civil lawsuit seeking Dh25,000, representing the estimated market value of the damaged vehicle. He also sought legal interest of 5 per cent from the date of filing until full payment, in addition to Dh5,000 for the financial and moral harm he said he had suffered. He further requested court fees and legal expenses.
After examining the evidence, including the traffic accident report and documents submitted by both parties, the court ruled partially in favour of the claimant.
It ordered the defendant to pay Dh18,000 in compensation for the damaged vehicle and to bear the applicable legal costs in accordance with the judgment.
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