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Dubai Police reveal driver caught at 230kmph after removing licence plates to evade cameras
Dubai Police apprehended the driver and imposed a fine of Dh50,000 as his vehicle was impounded
- PUBLISHED: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 12:39 PM UPDATED: Fri 17 Jul 2026, 5:52 PM
A driver was caught speeding over 230kmph on Dubai roads after deliberately removing his vehicle's licence plates to evade smart surveillance systems.
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Dubai Police apprehended the driver, impounded the vehicle, and imposed a fine of up to Dh50,000 to secure the release of the car. The driver has also been referred to the competent authorities to complete the legal process.
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Through advanced traffic monitoring systems, Dubai authorities identified the vehicle as a grey Nissan patrol and found it committing a series of serious traffic offences at multiple locations across the emirate.
The driver wrongly believed removing the vehicle’s number plates would prevent the authorities from identifying him, said Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police.
However, both AI and highly skilled field teams worked to track the vehicle, identify the driver, and summon him. Authorities stressed that deliberately removing or tampering with vehicle number plates to evade smart enforcement systems is a serious offence and will not prevent offenders from being identified.
Brigadier Jumaa warned that excessive speeding remains one of the leading causes of serious road traffic collisions, as it significantly reduces reaction time, increases stopping distance and makes it more difficult for drivers to maintain control of their vehicles during emergencies, resulting in a greater risk of fatal and serious injuries.
Speeding does not shorten the journey, but instead increases the risk of never reaching the destination
Brigadier Jumaa Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director Of The General Department Of Traffic At Dubai Police
He added that driving at such extreme speeds endangers not only the driver but every road user, as even a minor mistake or sudden manoeuvre can result in a devastating collision affecting innocent people and their families.
Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.