Dubai Police seize 1,230 vehicles under 'Quiet Roads' initiative

Dubai Police has seized 1,230 vehicles and issued 33,372 fines as part of a campaign targeting disruptive driving in residential areas, the force said on Sunday.

The “Quiet Roads” initiative focuses on reducing noise, reckless driving and illegal vehicle modifications, which authorities said affects safety and quality of life in neighbourhoods.

Police said the operation is based on analysing complaints and identifying hotspots, allowing officers to target areas where violations are most common.

Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, revealed offences included 1,178 cases of unauthorised modifications to vehicle engines or chassis, 412 violations for causing noise disturbance, 341 violations for reckless driving that endangers lives and property, and 230 violations related to the misuse of vehicle horns or audio systems causing public nuisance.

The campaign also recorded 17,117 violations involving motorcycles and 14,094 violations related to electric bikes and bicycles, highlighting the scale of enforcement efforts targeting behaviours that disturb public peace and threaten road users’ safety in residential areas.

Brigadier bin Suwaidan stressed Dubai Police will continue implementing specialised, data-led initiatives that rely on analysis and community engagement to strengthen traffic safety and preserve the calm and secure nature of residential neighbourhoods.

He also urged members of the public to cooperate and report negative traffic behaviours through official channels, supporting ongoing efforts to protect lives and property and enhance quality of life across the emirate.