{
  "id": 2958239,
  "title": "Drivers urged to review their traffic records as Dubai Police seize 497 vehicles over unpaid fines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/drivers-urged-to-review-their-traffic-records-as-dubai-police-seize",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T06:16:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/24/drivers-urged-to-review-their-traffic-records-as-dubai-police-seize-497-vehicles-over-unpaid-fines/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Police have seized 497 vehicles in the first half of this year due to unpaid fines, urging drivers to regularly review their traffic records and settle fines promptly. Brig Juma bin Suwaidan, director of the General Traffic Department, stated that some fines amounted to tens of thousands of dirhams, and several vehicle owners had not renewed their registrations for years. He emphasized that driving an unregistered vehicle poses significant safety risks to both drivers and other road users, especially if the vehicle has not undergone technical inspection to ensure roadworthiness. Bin Suwaidan clarified that traffic fines serve a dual purpose: collecting penalties and deterring dangerous behavior, deterring repeat offenders, and reinforcing compliance with traffic laws.\n\nThe force will continue its efforts to seize vehicles due to traffic violations and expired registrations, warning that drivers could face legal action and be barred from making vehicle-related transactions. Before any action, vehicle owners are contacted to settle fines and renew registrations. Bin Suwaidan emphasized that campaigns aim to raise traffic awareness and reinforce driver responsibility, not only through impoundment but also in educating the public.\n\nTo pay fines, drivers can update their contact details with the Roads and Transport Authority and review their traffic records regularly. They can check and pay fines through the Dubai Police smart app, website, self-service kiosks, and Smart Police Stations, including flexible installment plans via the Tabby service. These options help manage financial obligations, settle accumulated fines, and avoid legal and financial consequences of delayed payment.",
  "summary": "Drivers have been urged to regularly review their traffic records and pay fines in good time after Dubai Police confirmed they impounded 497 vehicles in the first six months of this year over unpaid fines. Brig Juma bin Suwaidan, director of the General Traffic Department at Dubai Police, said fines on some vehicles amounted to tens of thousands of dirhams, while several owners had not renewed…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/police-review-cctv-footage-in-fatal-putrajaya-cycling-accident-probe",
        "published": "2026-08-24T04:47:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Drivers urged to review their traffic records as Dubai Police seize 497 vehicles over unpaid fines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/drivers-urged-to-review-their-traffic-records-as-dubai-police-seize-2961505",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:16:19.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}