Biker killed after jumping red light in Umm Al Quwain

Twitter/UAQPolice

A biker has been killed after he jumped a red light and crashed into a car in Umm Al Quwain.

It occurred at 3:00 am on Tuesday at the Umm Al Quwain Mall intersection.

According to the police, the biker swerved after hitting the car in the opposite lane and crashed into the sidewalk and traffic light.

The pillion rider has been transferred to a nearby hospital to treat for injuries.  

Police have urged the public to follow traffic rules for their own safety and those of other road users.

According to the UAE traffic law, jumping red lights will result in a fine of AED 1,000, 12 black points and a 30-day vehicle confiscation.

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Agenda

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.

  • Entertainment Extra

    1:00pm - 2:00pm

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.