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New Dubai tint-proof cameras catch drivers using 2 phones, & reading a newspaper

You can tint, but you can’t hide… ???????? (Especially in a city like Dubai, where everything’s on display!)

A new generation of cameras is keeping an eye on Dubai motorists. These smart traffic technologies are designed to spot drivers breaking key road rules, like not wearing seat belts, using mobile phones, or engaging in other distractions that could lead to accidents. Stay alert—these cameras are watching!

dangerous driving.

What’s even more impressive? These cameras can catch all of this, even if your windows are tinted! Since going live, they’ve already captured some truly shocking instances of dangerous driving. Looks like there’s no hiding from these smart tech eyes!

In a shocking case of multitasking gone wrong, Dubai Police revealed an instance where a driver was caught using two phones at the same time. Talk about taking “conference calls” to a dangerous level!

Another jaw-dropping example shared by Dubai Police shows a motorist reading a newspaper while driving—completely blocking their view. We’ve all been tempted to finish a crossword before, but this one led to a hefty “Two Across, four letters, safe-adequate” (FINE). Talk about taking “reading while driving” to a whole new level!

And it’s not just fines these distracted drivers have to worry about—recent updates to Decree No. (30) 2023 now include a 30-day vehicle impoundment for anyone caught using mobile phones or engaging in other distractions while driving. Looks like staying focused on the road is more important than ever!

Speaking about the new Safe Road for Everyone campaign, Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, stated, “The use of these technologies supports Dubai’s goal of becoming a global leader in traffic safety and aligns with our strategic objective of reducing road accident fatalities.”

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