Woman assaults motorist in road rage
dubai — A Russian woman has been charged in absentia in Dubai for putting the lives of two other women at risk during a road rage incident.
The Court of First Instance heard the 47-year-old defendant drove recklessly on May 24, 2016, in Palm Jumeirah and then blocked the road to assault the driver of the other vehicle and committed an indecent act.
The complainant, a 41-year-old American training coach, said she was in her car along with her friend. “It was around 9pm and we were on the road in Palm Jumeirah. The accused was changing lanes constantly in a way that would confuse other drivers. At one point, she swerved in front of me and blocked my way. I alerted her with my horn and she moved. But she overtook me and drove in front of me while applying the brakes suddenly several times to provoke me. She then stopped her car in front of me.”
The complainant said the accused stepped out and walked towards her while verbally abusing her. “She assaulted me and flashed
She assaulted me and flashed a finger. A woman who was with the defendant came and said she was sorry for her behaviour and that the accused was drunk.” The complainant
a finger. A woman who was with the defendant came and said she was sorry for her behaviour and that the accused was drunk.”
The defendant admitted during the public prosecution investigation that she showed the police her friend’s driving licence, impersonating her. She also lied about her name as she had a criminal record. Both charges have been laid against her in court.
The woman, whose driving licence was unlawfully used by the defendant, said the latter had earlier stolen it from her. “She came to my house and asked for my passport, claiming she needed me to bail her out as she was in some trouble. But I did not lend it to her. However, I was shocked to see that a traffic ticket worth Dh400 was issued in my name for blocking traffic in Palm Jumeirah. I knew then it was the accused who had stolen my driving licence and used it.”
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