Driver arrested in Dubai over two-wheel stunt on roundabout

Police warn motorists against reckless driving, saying man's actions put lives at risk

The driver performed the dangerous stunt, known as 'skiing', in an SUV in Nad Al Sheba. Photo: Dubai Police

A reckless motorist has been arrested in Dubai after being caught on camera driving his SUV tilted on two wheels as he navigated a roundabout.

Police said the motorist put his life and those of other road users at risk by performing the stunt – commonly known as "skiing" – in the Nad Al Sheba area.

Brig Juma bin Suwaidan, deputy director of the general department of traffic, said the culprit was swiftly identified and apprehended after video footage emerged.

The driver admitted carrying out the dangerous manoeuvre, as well as other illegal stunts such as drifting.

Police described the offender as a “young man” but did not disclose his age, nationality or the date of the incident.

Brig bin Suwaidan said the vehicle was impounded and the driver told to pay a Dh50,000 fee to release it.

According to traffic laws, motorists caught driving recklessly and performing stunts can be fined up to Dh2,000 and have 23 black points put on their driving licence.

The senior officer warned motorists against “reckless and hazardous behaviour on the roads”, which can lead to serious injury and deaths.

He said police have a zero-tolerance approach to irresponsible driving and urged the public to report any incidents through the Police Eye service, via the force's online app, or by calling 901.