Dubai Court Penalizes Drunk Driver with Fine and License Suspension

Apr 12, 2026

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Apr 12, 2026 08:30

Drunk driver gets three-month ban and Dh10,000 fine after Dubai road crash

## Incident Overview

A foreign driver in Dubai has been fined Dh10,000 and had her driving license suspended for three months following a road accident caused by driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident took place on Al Warqa 1 road in January, where the driver lost control of her Dodge Charger, resulting in a collision with another vehicle and significant property damage.

## Court Proceedings

The Dubai court found the driver guilty of operating a vehicle in an impaired state and causing damage to others' property. During the investigation, it was confirmed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. She admitted to the charges during questioning and in court, seeking leniency.

## Court Ruling

The court, considering the evidence and the driver's confession, determined that the charges of drunk driving and property damage were part of a single criminal act. Consequently, the court imposed a Dh10,000 fine and a three-month driving ban as a combined penalty for the offenses.

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