Dubai: Dubai Police detected 27,756 traffic violations across the emirate in October 2026 using smart traffic monitoring systems, with motorists caught using mobile phones, driving while distracted and failing to wear seat belts.
The AI-powered systems are helping authorities identify dangerous driving behaviours that put motorists, passengers and pedestrians at risk, Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said.
Dubai Police also announced plans to increase the number of smart monitoring devices across internal roads and major highways, strengthening efforts to detect traffic offences and improve road safety.
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Brigadier bin Suwaidan said the advanced systems use artificial intelligence and modern technologies to detect and document violations with a high degree of accuracy, including offences that may be difficult to identify through conventional traffic enforcement.
He stressed that distracted driving remains one of the most dangerous behaviours on the road, warning that even a few seconds without full attention can have serious consequences.
Mobile phone use can lead to serious accidents
Using a mobile phone to make calls, browse social media or read and send messages significantly reduces a driver's concentration and ability to react quickly to unexpected situations, he said.
