Dubai: A foreign driver has been fined Dh10,000 and had her license suspended for three months after she lost control of her vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a traffic accident that damaged two cars.
A Dubai court found the driver guilty of driving “in an abnormal condition” and causing damage to property belonging to others.
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According to Emarat Al Youm, the incident happened in January on Al Warqa 1 Road, where the woman was driving a Dodge Charger towards Al Warqa 3 without due care or attention.
The investigation revealed that she lost control of the vehicle after a sudden swerve, colliding with another car and causing significant damage. Authorities said it was entirely the fault of the driver, who appeared to be in an impaired condition at the time of the incident.
A subsequent examination confirmed that she had been driving under the influence of alcohol and was unfit to drive. She admitted the charges during questioning before the Dubai Public Prosecution and reiterated her plea in court, asking for leniency.
In its ruling, the court said the evidence, including the arrest report, technical findings and the defendant’s confession, was consistent and sufficient to prove the offense.
He added that the two charges, driving under the influence and causing property damage, were part of a single offense and required one sentence.
Taking into account the circumstances of the case, the court imposed a fine of Dh10,000 and suspended the driver’s license for three months.
