In the UAE, 71 people have already been fined for shooting traffic accidents on the phone.
Dubai, UAE. Shooting traffic accidents with the distribution of photos and videos on social networks threatens with a fine of up to 150 thousand dirhams (US $ 41 thousand) (based on article No. 21 of Federal law No. 5 of 2012 "On combating cybercrime"), Abu police said -Dhabi. Law enforcement officers report that in the first half of this year 71 people were fined for such acts.
The department notes that people crowding at the scene of the accident endanger the life and health of its participants, as well as other drivers and passengers. In particular, they complicate the work of rescuers and ambulances, not to mention the traffic flow. For obstruction of traffic, a fine of 1000 dirhams (US $ 273) is charged. It is also forbidden to park the car nearby to gawk.
“Although the drivers stop to offer their assistance to the injured, you urge them to be careful. Regardless of whether you, the passenger or the pedestrian, do not approach the places of the accident, do not block traffic, and even more so do not take pictures or post photos and videos in social networks, "the police said.
