A Dubai court has made an important ruling about a deadly traffic accident that shows why everyone must be careful on the roads.
In March 2025, a very sad accident happened on Al Wasl Road in Dubai. A man from a Gulf country was driving his car when he hit another man who was riding an electric scooter. The accident took place near a place where people cross the street safely, called a pedestrian crossing.
The man on the electric scooter was badly hurt and died from his injuries. Police officers came to help, but it was too late.
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The Court’s Decision
The Dubai court looked at all the facts about what happened. They decided that the driver must pay money to the family of the man who died. This is called “blood money” and it helps families when they lose someone they love.
The court ordered the driver to:
- Pay a fine of Dh10,000 to the government
- Pay Dh50,000 in blood money to the victim’s family
This means the driver will pay Dh60,000 in total.
Both People Made Mistakes
The court found that both the driver and the man on the scooter did things wrong that caused the accident.
What the Driver Did Wrong
The driver made several big mistakes:
- He drove through a red traffic light
- He didn’t slow down when coming near the pedestrian crossing
- He wasn’t being careful enough while driving
What the Scooter Rider Did Wrong
The man on the scooter also made some mistakes:
- He rode his scooter across the crossing instead of getting off and walking
- He didn’t check if the road was safe before crossing
- He didn’t cross in the right place
Why This Case Is Important
This court case teaches us that everyone must be responsible on the roads. When people don’t follow traffic rules, accidents can happen that hurt or kill people.
The judge said that when drivers and pedestrians don’t pay attention, they can be held responsible for accidents. This means they might have to pay money or face other punishments.
Staying Safe on Dubai Roads
This sad story reminds us all to:
- Always follow traffic lights and signs
- Slow down near crossings
- Look both ways before crossing streets
- Walk your bike or scooter across crossings
- Pay attention to what’s happening around you
When everyone follows the rules and stays alert, our roads become safer for everyone. The court’s decision shows that Dubai takes road safety very seriously and will hold people accountable when they don’t follow the rules.