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Dubai driver caught speeding over 230k/hr without number plate

Friday, 17 July 2026 12:47

By ARN News Staff

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A driver has been detained for speeding over 230 km/hr on Dubai highways despite trying to evade the authorities by removing the car's number plate.

Dubai Police has impounded the Nissan Patrol and imposed a release fine of AED 50,000.

The driver has been penalised for endangering his life and those of other road users.

A video released by Dubai Police shows the reckless driver speeding across several key roads in the city.

A senior official explained that the Dubai Police's advanced AI-powered security system successfully tracked the car, identified the driver and summoned him.

Tampering with number plates is a serious traffic offence in the UAE and will lead to judicial accountability.

Dubai Police took action against a reckless driver who deliberately removed his vehicle’s licence plates to evade smart traffic systems and drove at speeds exceeding 230 km/h, endangering his life and the lives of others.#RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/M86cJgKX3B
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) July 17, 2026

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