Dubai Police have seized more than 2,000 cars that had been illegally modified by their owners.
Officials said the force had confiscated 2,105 vehicles for causing noise disturbances within the past 18 months.
“1,902 modified cars were seized in Bur Dubai,” said Brig Abdullah bin Suroor, director of Bur Dubai Police station and head of police stations directors council.
In February this year, 20 vehicles were seized in a single weekend for the same offence.
Only last month, residents of Palm Jumeirah prompted a road safety review after complaining about drag racing in the area.
The owners of the confiscated cars had added power boosters to reach a higher speed, a modification that makes them much louder.
Seventy-two cars were confiscated in Al Rashidiya, 79 in Al Qusais, 31 in Al Muraqqabat, 17 in Jebel Ali and four in Hatta.
Dubai Police have clamped down on motorists who modify cars without permission.
“The fines issued against them clearly stated the nature of offence as driving an illegally modified car and causing disturbance,” Brig Abdullah said.
“This is to maintain road safety, reduce traffic deaths and preserve properties.”
UAE classic car parade - in pictures
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Classic cars assembled at Hatta Wadi Hub on January 16. All photos supplied by Dubai Tourism and Visit Hatta -
Vehicles took part in a parade that set off from Nad Al Sheba. -
Around 40 cars took part in the event. -
The gathering was organised as part of Dubai Shopping Festival. -
Entertainment, raffles and kids' games were also set up at Hatta Wadi Hub. -
A vintage Volkswagen Beetle. -
A tuk-tuk even took part. -
The event was organised by Dubai Holding for DSF. -
The location is home to a number of activities, such as archery, axe-throwing, mountain carting, zorbing, dual-ziplining, rock climbing and a slingshot ride. -
Plenty of Mini Coopers took part.
