A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after a collision with a vehicle on Umm Suqeim Street near the Al Barsha South intersection, Dubai Police confirmed.
Initial investigations revealed that the rider was driving against the flow of traffic, leading to a direct crash that required emergency medical response and hospitalisation. Traffic patrols and ambulance teams were immediately dispatched to the scene after the Command and Control Room received the report.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, director of the General Department of Traffic, said the incident underscores the deadly consequences of wrong-way driving, describing it as a reckless act that endangers lives and causes major road disruptions.
He reminded motorists that driving against traffic carries a Dh600 fine, four black points, and vehicle impoundment for seven days. Obstructing traffic also incurs a Dh500 fine under Article (98) of the UAE Traffic Law.
“Driving a vehicle or motorcycle against traffic poses a direct threat to lives and remains one of the main causes of deadly road accidents,” Brig. bin Suwaidan stressed.
Dubai Police said traffic experts collected evidence from the site to determine the exact cause of the accident while patrols managed the scene to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles. Authorities reaffirmed that strict legal action and continuous awareness campaigns will remain in place to promote safe driving practices across the emirate.
