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Installment Fine Payment Introduced By the RTA In UAE
RTA has come up with a happy news for all the motorists across UAE as now they have the flexibility to pay fines in 12 interest-free instalments by using credit cards of seven select banks. Irrespective of vehicles registered in all emirates, the offer is valid only on fines issued by the RTA in Dubai. […]
Hangovers Can Make You Unsafe To Drive
A hangover can create a negative impact on your ability to drive as per a new academic study. As per the meta-analysis of 11 existing academic studies, researchers from the University of Bath found that “the ability to control a vehicle, as measured by deviation from a set course, was impaired” following a night of […]
Aventador SVJ is Promised to Take Everyone’s Breath Away
Lamborghini promises the automotive world that its Aventador SVJ will blow everyone’s mind away. Just recently, the Italian automaker launched a teaser for the car where it claims that it will be overwhelmingly impressive. The SVJ’s 6.5L, naturally aspirated V12 engine has been tuned to crank out 760 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. There […]
Dubai Issues Warning Against Kiki Challenge
With the Kiki dance challenge now trending worldwide, Dubai Police has recently warned residents against taking part of it as it can endanger the lives of other road users. The key highlight of the dance is stepping out of a moving vehicle and dancing beside it. Just a few weeks after the release of Drake’s […]
Statistics Reveal 5 Most High-Risk Roads in Dubai
In the first half of this year, Dubai Police has recorded 76 deaths and 884 injuries in 1,250 traffic accidents. While the number of casualties remained the same compared last year, the number of mishap slumped from 1,447. According to Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, director of Traffic Department in Dubai Police, the slump in […]
Light-colored Asphalt to Decrease Heat Emission on Roads
Just recently, the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport has announced the debut of a pilot project to paint asphalt used on parking lots, pavements and roads in efforts to mitigate asphalt’s environmental effect. Reports say that asphalt will be painted light gray using a water-based, eco-friendly paint which is formulated to reduce the heat it […]
Powerful Tips to Survive a Sandstorm When Driving
The Gulf is not new to sandstorm as it hits the region at least twice a year. This is why during this phenomenon, the probability of crashes is extremely high. Hence, motorists are advised to avoid driving at all cost when a sandstorm is forecasted. However, if you unluckily get caught up in driving during […]
Newly Opened Road in Dubai to Decrease Travel Time
With the recent opening of Phase 2 of Parallel Roads in Business Bay, driving through Sheikh Zayed Road will now be a breeze. RTA assured drivers that they no longer have to get caught up in traffic as the travel time between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road will be reduced from 12 to […]
Tips and Tricks for a Safe Drive This Ramadan
Ramadan is truly a special season as it is all about spending quality time with the people dear to us and spreading the spirit of love and generosity. However, this festive occasion causes one inevitable problem—heavy traffic. The varying traffic patterns which coincide with the sweltering summer heat pose a number of challenges to road […]
Dubai Police Rolls Out Campaign Against Illegal Car Modification
Just recently, the Dubai Police has rolled out a drive to spread awareness among young drivers concerning the harmful impact of modified vehicles. The month-long drive, which was themed “Our Youth, Our Treasure”, was publicized during a press conference at Al Qusais Police Station. Present at the event were Brigadier Abdul Halim Mohammed Al Hashemi, […]
