Video: Jaywalkers Narrowly Escape Car Accident In Abu Dhabi Police Issue Warning

The Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists of jaywalking in the emirate, highlighting the dangers of the act to pedestrians as well as other road users. The authority shared a video in which it showed examples of the illegal action.

In the first few seconds of the video, two pedestrians are seen jaywalking across a four-lane highway in Abu Dhabi, narrowly avoiding getting hit by a white car driving on the left lane.

The second clip shows another traffic violation - pedestrians crossing at a designated pedestrian lane while the stop sign is still active.

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Pedestrians are urged to use designated crossings such as bridges, tunnels, and signal-controlled crosswalks, and avoiding random crossing and distractions like using mobile phones while walking.

Brigadier General Mahmoud Yousef Al Baloushi, Director of the Directorate of Traffic and Security Patrols, highlighted that adherence to traffic laws is a shared responsibility that protects lives and strengthens community safety.

Drivers are also urged to give priority to pedestrians and stay alert, especially near schools and residential areas, noting that respecting pedestrian rights reflects the driver's awareness and civilised conduct.

In the UAE, a new federal law that came into effect on March 29, 2025, tightened penalties around jaywalking .

Crossing from undesignated areas is among the offences that now come with higher fines. Under the new law, jaywalkers could face imprisonment and a fine of Dh5,000 to Dh10,000 - if the offence results in a traffic accident.

Higher penalties will be imposed on any person who crosses from undesignated areas with a 80kmph speed limit or higher. They will be punished with imprisonment for a period of not less than three months and a fine of not less than Dh10,000, or by one of these two penalties.

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