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Abu Dhabi Police Deploy More Mobile Speed Cameras
Article by: Darren Griffin
Date: 5 May 2011
Traffic police in Abu Dhabi have deployed a further 40 mobile speed cameras in a campaign designed to curb speeding and reckless driving.
The handheld laser speed guns have been issued to police patrols and will be used by plain clothed and uniformed police officers. Drivers caught speeding are issued with an on the spot fine which can range from Dh400 to Dh2,000 depending on the severity of the offence.
Abu Dhabi has one of the highest traffic accident statistics in the world. A sharp rise in car ownership and a wide disregard for traffic lights and speed limits saw more than 1,700 fatal road accidents.
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 Posted by pdfbt40 on Thu May 05, 2011 9:03 pm |
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Do they issue fines to the (extended) Royal Family, same as we (don't) in UK ?
Martin
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| Posted by pdfbt40 on Fri May 06, 2011 12:03 am |
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Old news.
What about the multiple offenses last week in central London. Can't think of another newly married couple who's erratic driving at low speed, illegal number plate, lack of use of seatbelts, etc. wouldn't have warranted a tug and breath/drug test by the large number of the Met present.
Martin
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| Posted by pdfbt40 on Fri May 06, 2011 7:22 am |
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| Quote: | | You ARE kidding aren't you? |
Yes and no.
1) My first comment about Abu Dhabi, I think it would be a very brave officer who stopped a member of the ruling family or security council.
2) Concerning events in the Mall, probably yes, as that road was closed; but were other streets they drove down closed? Do you think any other newly married couple would not get stopped if on a road or area of 'public access' that therefore comes under RTA ? I don't think so some how.
Martin
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| Posted by Skippy on Sun May 08, 2011 9:08 am |
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| pdfbt40 Wrote: | | 2) Concerning events in the Mall, probably yes, as that road was closed; but were other streets they drove down closed? Do you think any other newly married couple would not get stopped if on a road or area of 'public access' that therefore comes under RTA ? I don't think so some how. |
I'm sure the police would use their discretion in a situation like this. 
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| Posted by technik on Mon May 09, 2011 8:50 pm |
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| pdfbt40 Wrote: |
What about the multiple offenses last week in central London. Can't think of another newly married couple who's erratic driving at low speed, illegal number plate, lack of use of seatbelts, etc.
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Just about describes 80% of drivers I see on the roads everyday.
But as it was obviously a closed road to the public, no offences comitted.
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