Dubai Police impound over 10,000 vehicles and bicycles in 2025

Dubai Police impounded 10,539 vehicles and bicycles during 2025 as part of intensified enforcement against dangerous road behavior. The total includes 3,434 motor vehicles and 7,105 bicycles and electric bicycles.

Authorities also issued 4,709 fines for jaywalking, which involves crossing roads at undesignated locations. Under Article 89 of the UAE's Federal Traffic Law, pedestrians who disregard traffic signals or cross at unauthorized locations face a fine of Dh400.

In response to 750 reports of excessive vehicle noise and 926 complaints regarding reckless driving, specialized field teams were deployed across six areas to increase patrols and monitor violations. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief, stated that data analysis regarding noise, reckless driving, and illegal modifications will be used to guide targeted enforcement and public awareness campaigns.