Schools reopen August 31; Dubai Police urges traffic fine clearance before term starts
With schools reopening on August 31 and traffic expected to pick up across Dubai, police are urging motorists to clear outstanding traffic fines, renew vehicle registrations and drive cautiously around school zones.
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Dubai schools are reopening on August 31, coinciding with the Accident-Free Day campaign. Dubai Police urge motorists to clear outstanding traffic fines, renew vehicle registrations, and drive cautiously around school zones. Nearly 500 vehicles were seized in the first half of 2026 over accumulated traffic fines, with some motorists facing penalties worth tens of thousands of dirhams. Unpaid fines can lead to vehicle impoundment, legal action, higher financial liabilities, and suspension of vehicle-related transactions. Motorists who take the Accident-Free Day pledge and meet campaign requirements can have four black points removed from their driving licence. Parents are urged to prepare children mentally and physically for the new routine.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 25 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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