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Tiny Dubai radar to catch those ignoring school bus stop sign

Dubai - The violation has a fine of Dh1,000 and 10 black points.

Published: Wed 11 Oct 2017, 5:29 PM

By
Amira Agarib

A tiny radar -- dubbed as one of the smallest in the world -- to catch motorists who fail to halt their vehicles on seeing the 'stop' signs engaged on school buses was launched by the Dubai Police at Gitex Technology Week in Dubai.

Named 'Bat', the radar -- which can operate on solar energy -- will function with a card equipped with a charger, and will have a 'power bank'.

The radar, equipped with 3D technology, would be remote-controlled.

Director General of Dubai traffic police Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei said that the new device will be installed at the beginning of the 'stop' signs in school buses to monitor those who bypass these signals.

Currently, ignoring the stop signs of school buses on roads entails a fine of Dh1,000 and 10 black points.