Reckless driver arrested for endangering lives of others, ignoring police orders

Tuesday, 20 April 2021 14:28

By ARN News Staff

A 21-year-old man, with previous criminal record, has been arrested in the UAE for endangering the lives of others with his reckless driving and ignoring the orders of the police officers.

The arrest was carried out by the Dubai Police in collaboration with Sharjah Police.

The authority said the man’s behaviour was in clear violation of the UAE Federal Penal Law no 3 of 1987, and Traffic Law no 21 of 1995.

He has now been referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.

#DubaiPolice arrests young driver for failing to comply with instructions of police officers and driving dangerously pic.twitter.com/Kx2Uw0gRUv
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 20, 2021

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