25 Jul 2007
Dubai Police use car-mounted radars
According to Gulf News, Dubai Police has deployed unmarked police vehicles fitted with mobile speed cameras. The number of vehicles will eventually expand to 12, and they patrol Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road. Apparently the cars will chase you down and fine you Dhs 200 on the spot.
Everyone already knows how much (or how little) radars do to reduce speeding by the rich and the illiterate (or both). Let’s just hope this does not lead to high-speed chases. We tried to get in touch with the traffic department to discuss a safety campaign, but no one knew any English in their entire telephone network.
Anyway, the funny part is Gulf News already revealed what these unmarked vehicles will be, just by printing a photo of the interior - the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. You’ve been warned.
by Maani, on July 26 2007 @ 8:55 am
if u have sports car then on which road u drive it,,,
radars make ppls angry…
by a fan, on July 26 2007 @ 10:13 am
hahaha thanks to gulf news and drive arabia we know what vehicle to watch out for.
hope all 12 vechicles are just one color, will make it even easier to spot
by Keen Ristar, on July 26 2007 @ 5:46 pm
Interesting how such behemoth like Tahoe will chase let’s say any car which easily makes over 200 km/h
by diego, on July 26 2007 @ 5:50 pm
haha.. this is so cool..police are getting smarter.. leads to us gettin more smarter….
by danish, on July 27 2007 @ 4:55 pm
good point keen…..it must be like the way it is in saudi arabia,,,,,,,,they got 2005 onwards Luminaz,Sonataz Camryz. these car do wel in trackin speeders easily…..Tahoe must also do the job to a bit….atleast it can act as a transmiter……
by mo, on July 29 2007 @ 9:44 pm
i hate police they r so gay they just dnt want us not 2 have fun