The UAE’s Federal Traffic Law is strict about littering the roads. The anti-littering rule states that anyone who throws out a litter will receive a fine of Dh1,000 and six black points. Please bear in mind, even tissue papers and cigarette butts are prohibited.
Abu Dhabi Police fined around 85 motorists on littering in the first three months of the year.
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Brig Ahmad Al Shehi, deputy director of Traffic and Patrols Department, said: “Abu Dhabi Police are committed to maintaining the emirate’s clean image and keeping a watchful eye on any drivers found littering on the streets from their cars.”
“In the past, the penalty was Dh500 and four traffic points and the new law made the penalty harsher to crack down on people who throw garbage from moving vehicles. We see people doing that and it is not good behavior,” said Maj Gen Eng Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Assistant Chief for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police and head of UAE Federal Traffic Council.