Jaywalking in Dubai Could Cost Pedestrians Up to Rs30,000 in Fines

DUBAI:Dubai Police have launched a special awareness campaign to prevent road accidents and improve pedestrian safety, warning residents and visitors against crossing roads at unauthorised locations.

Under the warning, pedestrians who violate traffic signals while crossing roads could face a fine of 400 UAE dirhams, equivalent to approximately Rs30,000 in Pakistani currency.

Dubai Police have urged pedestrians to use designated crossings instead of crossing roads at unauthorised points, highlighting the risks associated with ignoring traffic rules.

Authorities have also warned against violating pedestrian traffic signals, stressing that such behaviour can endanger both pedestrians and motorists.

The awareness campaign aims to reduce road accidents by encouraging pedestrians to follow traffic regulations and adopt safer crossing practices.

Residents and visitors have been advised to use designated pedestrian crossings and obey traffic signals to avoid fines and help improve road safety across Dubai.