Abu Dhabi Police Warn Drivers to Relocate Broken-Down Vehicles or Face Heavy Penalties

Abu Dhabi Police has urged drivers to move broken-down vehicles to designated emergency areas or the nearest safe parking spots to maintain smooth traffic flow and ensure safety on the roads.

Mahmoud Al Balushi, director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, stressed the importance of relocating vehicles that have broken down.

Drivers should either move their cars to emergency lanes or safe parking areas. If the car cannot be moved, it is essential to stop on the right side of the hard shoulder, activate hazard lights, and place reflective triangles at the rear of the vehicle to alert approaching drivers.

Drivers who fail to move their vehicles from the road face a fine of Dh1,000 and accumulate six black points on their driving licence.

If the vehicle cannot be relocated, it is crucial to call the emergency number 999 for immediate assistance and exit the vehicle to ensure personal safety. Non-compliance with these safety measures results in a Dh500 fine.

To avoid such situations, motorists are encouraged to perform regular checks on their vehicles, particularly during the summer months, to minimise the risk of breakdowns. Adhering to these safety protocols helps prevent accidents and maintains road safety for all users.

Abu Dhabi Police routinely share footage of road incidents to highlight the importance of following traffic rules and the consequences of not doing so.

Past campaigns have focused on minimising distractions, such as mobile phone use while driving, and ensuring drivers have sufficient time to respond to road conditions.

For minor accidents, drivers can now use the Saaed app to report incidents. After selecting the accident reporting service, users need to provide their phone numbers for location detection, upload relevant photos of the crash, and enter their license details.

The process, which should take no more than three minutes, generates a request number upon verification.

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