The UAE is to clampdown on drivers tailgating, with special new cameras to become operational from July 1, The National reported.
According to the paper, motorists will have to keep at least five metres distance from the vehicle ahead of them while driving at 80km/h or more. The paper cited Major General Mohammed Al Zafeen, assistant commander general for Dubai Police, saying motorists would be penalised if found to be tailgating.
Last week Dubai Police said that 11 people had died in accidents caused by tailgating during the first five months of this year. The National added at police issued nearly AED8m in fines and 80,000 black points to motorists during this period.
Driver found guilty of the offence will be fined AED400 ($109).
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