Crazy Drivers in Dubai ...is this reflective of other Arab countries?

[Ogri750]

The standard of driving in Qatar seems even worse than UAE. The only saving grace is that they don't drive as fast

[Ruggedblond]

Originally Posted by Andy Capp

Just to add....

Installing a video camera - that's illegal, filming other people without their agreement is a deportable offence and the police will take a very dim view on that - esp if the person you're filming is a woman (6 months and deport - FACT).

Who the hell do you think you are anyway? You come across as a self righteous "I'm perfect" sort of character.

Maybe you's be better off in Surrey spying on your neighbours and complaining that their dog pisses on your Pirellis.

Live and let live.

I don't see the Police jailing shop owners for their CCTV cameras. With your logic 'Who do they think they are trying to prosecute thieves. How self righteous of them' DAMN RIGHT but common sense ain't so common is it?! '

Perfect' ...no and far from it but I don't cause problems for others unlike those who this thread was about who terrorise drivers, cause accidents, and even death and then turn around and say 'prove it'.

[alabbasu]

I totally agree with ruggedblond. I don't think it is against the law to fix a camera inside your car. And I don't think ruggedblond deserves all that harsh answers.

[omardelacruz]

That driving attitude is common to arab countries. Here in Qatar is the same and it is worst in Egypt.

[Ruggedblond]

Originally Posted by ecanem22

Hi Rugged Blonde,
what sort of camera is it that you have, and have you seen something similar available in DUbai? Could be handy...

I have a purpose built windscreen mounted camera which has built in recording via a memory stick. It continuously records (in colour) 20 seconds of activity in front of the vehicle. A single, road facing high quality camera operates day & night.

When an incident occurs, caused by sharp breaking, rapid acceleration, excessive cornering or sudden impact, it saves the recorded video of the 14 seconds immediately before and the 6 seconds immediately after the incident.
This incident is downloaded into the event review software via a Memory Stick, or USB cable, allowing it to be analysed in detail. £499

I have found it to be invaluable and it's cost has been justified in proving fault in accidents and incidents where I would have lost my no claims bonus without it. In addition it saved the impossible task of proving in court that a Police traffic officer deliberately swerved across my car and misjudged causing damage and then drove off at high speed claiming he was attending an emergency call.

[jessil]

Originally Posted by kolhoznik

Nagging about traffic is common to newbies and to quote Time Out - beware of the people using indicators as they are new to the roads Dubai ))))))))))))

[Elphaba]

To my knowledge it is illegal to film people in the UAE without their permission, so anyone proposing to install a camera in their car is asking for trouble.

There are a few posters on this board who have been living in the UAE for several years and thus are better aware of the laws here than many who have just arrived. Some new posters would be advised to take their comments on board. I find it extaordinary that people who have been in the UAE for five minutes think they know everything. Be sensible and listen to those that do know.

I will also not tolerate offensive posts and if there are any more then people will receive warnings.

This board is designed to be place to provide helpful and friendly information to people, not for a few posters to act like arrogant schoolboys.

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[Ogri750]

Worth noting in regards to CCTV in shops recording people without their permission. Shops must display a sign stating that CCTV recording is taking place.

By entering the shop with the signage displayed, you are giving your permission for your image to be recorded