Police launches awareness drive against illegal modification of cars
The Dubai Police launched a month-long campaign to spread awareness among the youth about dangerous impact of modified vehicles.
The campaign themed Our Youth, Our Treasure was announced during a Press conference at Al Qusais Police Station.
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Brigadier Abdul Halim Mohammed Al Hashemi, acting director of Al Qusais Police Station; Brigadier Ahmed Thani bin Ghalaita, director of Al Refa’a Police Station and chairman of the Police Stations Council; counsellor Salah bu Froushah, head of the Dubai Traffic Prosecution; and Abdulla Jassim, deputy director of the road patrol department at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) were present at the Press conference.
Brigadier Abdul Halim said that the campaign aims at spreading awareness among community members and parents about the harmful impact of driving modified cars.
“Stunt driving and noise pollution caused by such vehicles raised concerns among the public and authorities. The police have seized 89 vehicles which breached modification standards in 2017, compared to 101 in the year 2016. However, in the year 2017, there was no accidents caused by car modification, compared to four accidents in the year 2016,” he added.
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