Filming while driving could cost you Dh2,000, black points and impound, as Abu Dhabi Police issue fresh safety warning
Trying to grab the perfect video from behind the wheel might seem harmless. Abu Dhabi Police says it is anything but. Authorities have warned drivers against filming content while driving or engaging in risky behaviour like opening car doors on the move. These stunts, often done for social media attention, put lives at risk and break traffic laws.
The consequences are steep. Drivers caught endangering others face a Dh2,000 fine, 23 black points and a 60 day vehicle impound. To get that car back, there is a Dh50,000 release fee.
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Drivers filming videos or attempting stunts behind the wheel are being warned by Abu Dhabi Police, who say these actions can cause serious accidents and endanger lives. In a separate crackdown, 375 individuals have been detained for filming sites and sharing misleading information online, with authorities stressing that spreading unverified content is a punishable offence
#أخبارنا | شرطة أبوظبي تضبط 375 شخصًابتهم تصوير مواقع مختلفة وتداول ونشر معلومات مضللة.
أعلنت شرطة أبوظبي ضبط 375 شخصًا من جنسيات مختلفة بتهم تصوير مواقع مختلفة وتداول ونشر معلومات مضللة عبر منصات التواصل الاجتماعي ذات صلة بالأحداث الراهنة، وإحالتهم إلى النيابة العامة لاتخاذ… pic.twitter.com/EwpEIBK6CS
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) April 8, 2026
The warning forms part of Abu Dhabi Police’s Smart Road Safety push, which focuses on making the emirate’s roads safer for everyone. Officials say chasing likes or followers is not worth the danger it creates for motorists, passengers and pedestrians.
Authorities say spreading unverified information can cause panic and disrupt public safety. It is treated as a serious offence under UAE law.
The message is clear. Be responsible on the road and online. Stick to official sources, think before you post and keep safety front of mind.
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