As many as 7,873 pedestrians were fined in Abu Dhabi last year for crossing the road from undesignated areas.
The stats were released by Abu Dhabi Police, who have urged people to use designated walkways, tunnels and crossings.
The authority warned that jaywalking puts pedestrians and other road users in danger.
It added that the offence is punishable with a AED 400 fine.
UAE launches public-run government authority
A new government authority will be run on a rotating basis by members of the public, under a resolution issued on Wednesday.
Dubai's Al Satwa Roundabout turns into signalised intersection
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has converted Al Satwa Roundabout to a signalised intersection to cut travel time between key corridors by 50 per cent and reduce traffic queues by up to 60 per cent during peak hours.
Dubai launches digital platform to strengthen AI literacy for families
Dubai has launched GenDubAI, a digital platform to help parents better understand how children use artificial intelligence and support them in using its tools safely and responsibly.
Dubai Police add 920-horsepower Lamborghini to supercar fleet
Dubai Police have added the Lamborghini Temerario, a hybrid supercar that can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, to their luxury tourist patrol fleet.
UAE and WEF to draw up global rules for AI in government decision-making
The UAE is working with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to develop global principles on how governments use artificial intelligence to plan and make decisions.
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