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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
‘Aura farming' gone wrong! Dubai Police impounds two cars, fines drivers Rs 11 lakh for dangerous stunts
Aura farming is the latest trend on social media and platforms like Instagram, Facebook and TikTok are flooded with videos showing users performing 'cool stuff'. But 'aura farming' is also encouraging users to perform dangerous stunts, for some social media likes and shares. The Dubai Police recently cracked down on social media users, performing dangerous stunts on the roads for 'aura farming'. Dubai Police impounded two luxury cars after their drivers were caught performing dangerous stunts on public roads in an attempt to gain social media fame. #أخبار| شرطة دبي تحجز مركبتين بسبب سلوك استعراضي خطير التفاصيل : #السلامة_المرورية — Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) August 8, 2025 The police action came after videos of them went viral on social media. In one of the videos, the driver was seen climbing onto the hood of his moving car, waving his hands side to side as if paddling, while filming content. In the second instance, the driver climbed inside the bonnet of a moving car to shoot video for social media. 'This reckless behaviour poses a serious threat to the safety of the drivers themselves and other road users. It is a blatant violation of traffic laws and cannot be tolerated,' Brigadier bin Suwaidan, the Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said in a statement. The two vehicles have been impounded and the drivers have been fined Dh 50,000 (Rs 11.93 lakh) each. According to Brigadier bin Suwaidan, the Dubai Police has a zero-tolerance policy towards hazardous stunts and reckless conduct on the roads. He also warned against sharing such behaviour on social media. 'Public roads are not stunt arenas, and using social media to promote such dangerous acts is entirely unacceptable,' he added.
TAG 91.1
4 days ago
- TAG 91.1
Dubai Police impounds two cars over 'reckless stunts'
Dubai Police on Friday said it impounded two vehicles after their drivers were caught performing "dangerous stunts" on public roads in an attempt to gain social media fame. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said traffic patrols identified the drivers through two widely circulated videos. In the footage, both individuals were seen climbing onto the bonnets of their moving vehicles to record content aimed at increasing online views and popularity. 'This reckless behaviour poses a serious threat to the safety of the drivers themselves and other road users. It is a blatant violation of traffic laws and cannot be tolerated,' Brigadier bin Suwaidan stated. The authority mandates a fine of AED 50,000 to release an impounded vehicle involved in such offences. 'Public roads are not stunt arenas, and using social media to promote such dangerous acts is entirely unacceptable,' he added. Dubai Police stressed it has a zero-tolerance policy towards hazardous stunts and reckless conduct on the roads. #News | Dubai Police Impound Two Vehicles Over Reckless Stunt Driving Details: #RoadSafety — Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) August 8, 2025
Dubai Eye
4 days ago
- Dubai Eye
Dubai Police impounds two cars over 'reckless stunts'
Dubai Police on Friday said it impounded two vehicles after their drivers were caught performing "dangerous stunts" on public roads in an attempt to gain social media fame. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said traffic patrols identified the drivers through two widely circulated videos. In the footage, both individuals were seen climbing onto the bonnets of their moving vehicles to record content aimed at increasing online views and popularity. 'This reckless behaviour poses a serious threat to the safety of the drivers themselves and other road users. It is a blatant violation of traffic laws and cannot be tolerated,' Brigadier bin Suwaidan stated. The authority mandates a fine of AED 50,000 to release an impounded vehicle involved in such offences. 'Public roads are not stunt arenas, and using social media to promote such dangerous acts is entirely unacceptable,' he added. Dubai Police stressed it has a zero-tolerance policy towards hazardous stunts and reckless conduct on the roads. #News | Dubai Police Impound Two Vehicles Over Reckless Stunt Driving Details: #RoadSafety — Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) August 8, 2025
Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Al Etihad
Dubai Police impound two vehicles over reckless stunt driving
8 Aug 2025 13:03 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Dubai Police have impounded two vehicles after their drivers were caught performing dangerous stunts on public roads in an attempt to gain social media Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, confirmed that traffic patrols identified the drivers through two widely circulated videos. In the footage, both individuals were seen dangerously climbing onto the bonnets of their moving vehicles to record content aimed at increasing online views and popularity.'This reckless behaviour poses a serious threat to the safety of the drivers themselves and other road users. It is a blatant violation of traffic laws and cannot be tolerated,' Brigadier bin Suwaidan Police responded by impounding both vehicles and enforcing Decree No. 30 of 2023, which mandates a fine of Dh50,000 to release an impounded vehicle involved in such bin Suwaidan stressed that Dubai Police maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards hazardous stunts and reckless conduct on the roads. He also warned that sharing such behaviour on social media is no justification for endangering lives or compromising public safety.'Public roads are not stunt arenas, and using social media to promote such dangerous acts is entirely unacceptable,' he added. The public is urged to adhere to traffic laws and report any suspicious or hazardous behaviour through the 'Police Eye' service on the Dubai Police App or by calling the non-emergency number 901 to help preserve the safety and well-being of all road users.
