Abu Dhabi Court Jails Two Over Illegal Emergency Lights Fitted to Vehicle
Driver fined Dh100,000 and vehicle confiscated as court cracks down on unauthorised emergency equipment use.
Staff WriterJul 17, 2026, 11:40 AMAn Abu Dhabi criminal court has sentenced two men for illegally installing and using emergency warning systems on a vehicle, equipment reserved exclusively for authorised emergency service vehicles.
The court sentenced the first defendant to six months in prison, fined him Dh100,000 and ordered the confiscation of the vehicle after finding that he had driven on a public road with emergency warning lights installed without the required legal approval.
The second defendant was convicted for assisting in the installation of the unauthorised emergency system, despite lacking the legal authority to fit or use such equipment.
Court records showed that the case involved the unlawful installation of emergency warning devices designated for vehicles operated by authorised emergency services, in violation of regulations governing their use.
The ruling reflects the UAE’s strict enforcement measures against the misuse of emergency vehicle equipment, with authorities warning that such violations can undermine road safety, disrupt public order and create risks for other road users.
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