As summer vacation begins, many residents are raising concerns about the growing nuisance caused by young motorists, especially in residential neighbourhoods.
Police have repeatedly warned against the surge in reckless driving behaviour, including blaring car horns, blasting loud music, and modifying vehicles to create excessive noise — all of which noticeably increase during summer.
Families in quiet areas say these actions are keeping children awake at night, disturbing patients and the elderly, and making daily life stressful. Motorists, too, are complaining of aggressive behaviour on the roads, where loud music and sudden honking often spark tension between drivers.
What the law says
The law is clear: Drivers who create noise disturbances face serious penalties. Under UAE Federal Traffic Law, using horns or music systems in a way that disturbs others carries a fine of Dh400 and four black points. If the noise comes from a modified or loud vehicle, the fine jumps to Dh2,000 with 12 black points.
Furthermore, vehicles modified without permission can be impounded and owners must pay a Dh10,000 release fee. If the fee is unpaid after three months, the vehicle will be auctioned.
According to Ministry of Interior figures, 504 fines were issued in Sharjah last year for disturbing noise, 117 in Ajman, and 8 in Fujairah.
Authorities expect those numbers to rise this summer unless drivers behave responsibly. All police departments are urging young motorists to be considerate, especially near schools, hospitals, and residential zones, and to avoid aggressive honking or loud music while driving.
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