Fines and black points in Abu Dhabi for impeding pedestrians at crosswalks

Thursday, 22 July 2021 17:53

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi motorists are being reminded to allow pedestrians priority at a designated crosswalk.

Abu Dhabi Police recorded 4,138 drivers violating this rule in the last six months.

Non-compliant motorists will receive a 500 dirham fine and six black points against their driver’s license.

#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي : "4138" مخالفة عدم إعطاء أولوية للمشاة في أبوظبي خلال 6 أشهر

التفاصيل : https://t.co/OO0HfGnoiK #أخبار_شرطة_أبوظبي #درب_السلامة pic.twitter.com/O2MzCS0DmS
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) July 22, 2021

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