Dubai - The incident, which was caught on camera, went viral and drew widespread criticism from people.
Published: Thu 23 Feb 2017, 8:00 PM
Updated: Fri 24 Feb 2017, 1:49 PM
The message is loud and clear for speed devils who love stunt-driving, and put the lives of others at risk on our roads - pick a broom and clean the streets. Four hours daily for 30 days.
The Incident: Dubai man's stunt driving video goes viral, gets arrested
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, is viewing such incidents seriously. He has ordered the driver of an SUV and his two friends who performed stunts with their car on City Walk last week to do community service, which includes cleaning the streets.
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The incident, which was caught on camera, went viral and drew widespread criticism from people.
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In the video posted online, several people are seen running for safety as the vehicle careens dangerously close to them. "The stunt was made amidst busy traffic in the presence of families and children, violating traffic laws and general road etiquette," said Dubai Media Office.
Police swiftly arrested the Emirati men and filed cases against them. Community service is an additional punishment but it is not known when it will begin for the driver and his friends.
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Following the incident and another involving a quad bike rider, Dubai Police asked residents to report dangerous driving. People can record traffic violations and send them through the 'We Are All Police App'.
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