UAE: Dh500 traffic fine for parking on roadside for prayers

  • Date: 09-Apr-2021
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:UAE
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UAE: Dh500 traffic fine for parking on roadside for prayers

Abu Dhabi Police has issued a fresh advisory, warning drivers against the dangers of parking on either side of the road.The authority took to social media on Friday with the reminder after noting that truck and bus drivers tended to engage in the practice in order to perform prayers.However, parking on the side of the road is a violation as it poses a threat to the safety of other motorists on the road, said the force.Comments Read Next24 mins agoUK Muslim leaders: Vaccines allowed while fasting22 hours agoUAE: Extended paid parking hours during Ramadan1 day agoBahrain issues Ramadan working hours circular1 day agoBahrain: Mosques to reopen for Covid-19 vaccinated, recovered3 days agoSaudi Arabia bans Ramadan iftars and suhoors in mosques3 days agoSaudi Arabia allows Umrah for vaccinated pilgrims in Ramadan4 days agoUAE to lower costs of food items during month of Ramadan6 days agoSharjah to open 25 new mosques before Ramadan2 weeks agoSaudi Arabia announces Ramadan plan for Two Holy Mosques2 weeks agoSaudi permits 10-minute preaching in mosques