Read about Dubai Police's most severe penalty over violations of traffic rules 

Dubai is a city of glitz, glamour, and supercars, however, if you are found violating any traffic rule there are strict actions taken. Recently, a law has strengthened the hands of Dubai Police to take action against traffic violations. Under this law, Dubai Police have given strict punishment, which also includes the provision for confiscation of vehicles. Even a simple act that is still illegal in most parts of the world, like using a mobile phone while driving, here leads to the vehicle being confiscated for up to 30 days.

According to local reported news, the new law aims at acting as a deterrent for drivers in Dubai, a city that has seen a rise in road accidents recently. Further, according to media reports, the law has been implemented on all roads in Dubai, with its order published in the official government gazette. The order highlights how unsafe driving practices like tailgating, poor lane discipline, and sudden swerving have also come under strict regulation.

Although the official penalty for it, as per the current traffic rules of India, is a fine up to Rs 5,000, in this country, a person driving a vehicle using a mobile phone can be fined up to 800 dirhams along with vehicle confiscation for the same violation.