More than 10,000 spectators were present as four AI-powered cars vied at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)
uae2 hours ago
A motorist who filmed himself driving at 200kmph on a Sharjah highway has been arrested, the police have said. The suspect took a video of the reckless feat and posted it on social media.
The video showing the suspect speeding on a highway in Khor Fakkan quickly went viral. After the police verified the video, they tracked the suspect down and arrested him.
The police have called on drivers to abide by traffic laws and respect the speed limits on roads.
The arrest comes two days after the Sharjah Police said a radar had caught a car speeding at 278kmph this year. This was among the 274 motorists who exceeded speeds of 200kmph in the first eight months of 2020.
Major Mishaal bin Khadim, head of the traffic engineering department, Sharjah Police, had warned that exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80kmph in punishable with a Dh3,000 fine, 23 black points and 60-day impoundment of the vehicle. For exceeding speed limits by more than 60kmph, the fine imposed is Dh2,000 and 12 black points, apart from confiscation of the vehicle for 30 days.
More than 10,000 spectators were present as four AI-powered cars vied at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL)
uae2 hours ago
More than half of the Philippines' provinces are in drought as El Nino exacerbates hot and dry conditions typical for March, April and May
asia2 hours ago
Court opened investigation into Sanchez's wife in response to a complaint by anti-corruption pressure group, whose leader is linked to the far right
europe3 hours ago
Chang'e-6 to return with soil samples from moon's far side; the mission expected to last 53 days
asia3 hours ago
The breed, prized for profitability and an ability to adapt to climate change, garners celebrity status in the Central Asian country
asia3 hours ago
Thousands of schools have suspended classes due to the heat, affecting more than 3.6 million students, education ministry data shows
asia3 hours ago
Despite the growing market share of domestic automakers, Teslas remain among the best-selling EVs in the Asian country
auto3 hours ago
The entire plan will see cow-breeding and poultry projects come up near the massive wheat farm and the dairy farm will form the third phase
uae3 hours ago