The Dubai Police has impounded the motorcycle used in an illegal road stunt. DUBAI POLICE

A motorcycle rider who was caught speeding at 280km/hr now faces legal action, the Dubai Police announced on Friday (October 27). This came after a video went viral on social media showing the young man riding his motorcycle recklessly and performing dangerous stunts on one wheel. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said that the traffic patrols identified and apprehended the motorcycle rider. “The individual was captured driving at high speeds, engaging in chaotic behaviours, and performing dangerous stunts, endangering his safety as well as that of other road users,” “Al Mazroui said. "Upon interrogation, the rider confessed to committing such acts on multiple occasions. Consequently, the motorcycle was confiscated, and legal measures were enforced against him,” he said. He added that Dubai Police has impounded the motorcycle, which requires payment of a Dh50,000 fine for the owner to claim it. The Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police warned all motorcyclists against reckless and dangerous driving on the roads. He emphasised that the law punishes riders who endanger their own lives and the lives of others or cause harm to the road infrastructure. “Offenders will be summoned, their motorcycles will be confiscated, and they will face legal actions,” he warned. Al Mazroui reaffirmed the police's zero-tolerance approach towards violators, emphasising the importance of road safety. He highlighted that over 80 percent of individuals engaging in such behaviours had been in severe accidents, resulting in fatalities or serious injuries. Al Mazroui urged community members to report harmful incidents through the "Police Eye" service on the Dubai Police app or by calling the "We Are All Police" service on the hotline 901. ICA/Expat Media
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