{"id":29250,"date":"2018-12-17T11:57:47","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T07:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/?p=29250"},"modified":"2018-12-17T11:57:47","modified_gmt":"2018-12-17T07:57:47","slug":"dont-throw-garbage-from-you-car-window-it-can-cost-you-dearly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/dont-throw-garbage-from-you-car-window-it-can-cost-you-dearly.html","title":{"rendered":"Don’t throw garbage from you car window, it can cost you dearly"},"content":{"rendered":"

As per a\u00a0recently updated traffic law, throwing garbage from your car window can land you in trouble with the authorities.<\/p>\n

When caught, you will be handed an AED 1,000 fine and six black points added to your driving license. Take note that the litter is not subject to large items such as a rubbish\u00a0bag, throwing tissues, paper, cans or even a cigarette butt can warrant a fine.<\/p>\n

Polluting UAE roads is a federal offence and is enforced across all seven Emirates according\u00a0to the<\/p>\n

In the first three months of 2018, Police in Abu Dhabi caught and fined 85 motorists in the capital for littering according to Brig Ahmed Al Shehi, deputy director of Traffic and Patrols Department. “Abu Dhabi Police are committed\u00a0to maintaining the Emirate’s clean image and keeping a watchful eye on any drivers around littering om the streets from their cars.”<\/p>\n

The fine is not strictly limited to Abu Dhabi, as Dubai Authorities will also hand you a fine of AED 500 if caught littering in the Emirate.<\/p>\n

Dubai Authorities\u00a0have employed\u00a0155 inspectors at the Waste Management Department who are authorised to fine people for littering in Dubai.<\/p>\n

Photo credit: CampusGhanta<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As per a\u00a0recently updated traffic law, throwing garbage from your car window can land you in trouble with the authorities. When caught, you will be handed an AED 1,000 fine and six black points added to your driving license. 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