Dubai asks people to send photos of unbelted kids in cars to police
Dubai authorities have asked residents to take photographs of cars when a child is on the driver’s lap or in the front seat, and send the photo to the police.
According to The National newspaper, it is part of the Child Protection Law that came into effect in June that allows people to report incidents where care-givers, relatives, neighbours or medical staff put a child’s life at risk.
The photos can only be sent to the police, and not posted publicly on social media or elsewhere. The photos should also be taken safely, without endangering yourself or other road users.
It is unclear if this is a country-wide UAE initiative or just limited to Dubai.
Children under 10 are banned from sitting in the front, the fine for which is Dhs 400 fine and four black points on the driver’s licence.
Small children need to be strapped into child safety seats in the back seat. Kids of different ages need to be in specific types of seats, as we’ve covered before. Child seats can be had for less than the cost of the fine in most cases.
Comments
Ajesh
Child seats are a must… conveniently ignored by many.
Mirza
What to do if child does not want to put seat belt?
They scream like hell to get it off!
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
I’d say figure it out. It’s part of being a parent.
All cases are different, but generally, once you force them a few times and let them cry it out, they get used to it.
Ironman
^^^ This
Shadab
Kids do scream on a number of occasion viz. 1st day in school. That does not mean you stop asking them going to school.
You are parent and you know what is good for your child.
Presly
Little Mash is on the drivers seat of a Mclaren.. A Race Driver in the making….!!
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
He hates it actually. Prefers his child seat.
Safa
Taking a photo of the car next to you trying to get a clear image of kids that are unbuckled could cause an accident if you don’t pay attention to the road and are more concerned about taking a picture. I know you should do it when the car is stationary, but we all know what some people are like. Just my 2c.
Terence Crasto
Well as a responsible individual you should report it to the Police, but at the same time the law states you cannot film or click pictures of any person without his permission/consent. I think this will need to be clarified so as to to have a clear picture.
Leborde
How to send it the police then?
WARREN
YES! I have been asking the same question… HOW AND WHERE DO WE SEND (link)?
Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury
Probably here, or the police app.
http://www.alameen.gov.ae