Dh500 fine, 4 black points for blocking emergency vehicles
Dubai Police reiterate warnings as violations increased from 81 in 2013 to 162 in 2015
Police have once again warned motorists to give way to emergnecy vehicles such as ambulances or face fines and black points.
Disregarding ambulances and emergency vehicles on the roads is a serious traffic offence, and it is one that authorities relentlessly aim to curb.
According to Dubai Police statistics, the number of violations for not giving way to ambulances increased from 81 in 2013, to 121 in 2014, and to 162 in 2015.
To curb motorists from committing these violations, police across the emirates are warning drivers that the offence will carry a punishment of Dh500 and four black points on their driver’s licence as the delay may result in a victim unable to reach hospital in time.
Ahmad Saleh Al Hajeri, National Ambulance’s Deputy chief executive officer, said, “On a daily basis, our ambulances are committed to reaching patients at their home or on the road.
“Every second counts in situations like this, and road users should be our partners in saving ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes by always being ready and responsible to give us the right of way and allowing us to pass.”
One of the main obstacles for emergency vehicles when attempting to reach their destination quickly are motorists who panic at the sound or sight of ambulances or police.
While some drivers stop in the wrong place, others refuse to stop at all.