Dubai Police seized 348 heavily modified cars in February.
Brig Abdullah bin Suroor, director of Bur Dubai Police station, said engine modifications or changes to a vehicle's base or chassis are illegal in the emirate.
Those who flout the law will be fined Dh1,000 and get 12 black points on their licence. Their vehicle will also be impounded for 30 days.
He said drivers who cause accidents and deaths after modifying their cars with illegal power boosters would face stricter penalties.
“Modified cars can cause serious accidents, especially if engine modifications do not meet requirements of the vehicle,” he said.
Brig Suroor said road safety was everyone’s responsibility. He urged motorists to avoid modifying their vehicles, saying that it could lead to deadly accidents.
“Such cars give the drivers a false sense of control. They think their vehicles have enough power and speed to dangerously overtake others and to perform risky stunts.”
Dubai Police also confiscated 108 noisy motorbikes for causing disturbance to residents.
“A campaign was launched last month with the help of Dubai Police’s general traffic department to ensure road security and reduce road fatalities and injuries,” Brig Suroor said.
“Offenders should be held accountable for their reckless actions.”
UAE police supercars – in pictures
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Dubai Police have recently acquired a Toyota Supra to add to their supercar fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police -
In 2015, Abu Dhabi Police displayed a liveried Lykan HyperSport by Dubai-based car maker W Motors. Security Media -
From left, a Porsche Panamera, BMW i8 hybrid sports car and a Brabus 700, all in the Dubai Police colours, pictured in 2015. Dubai Police -
A few million dirhams of Dubai Police metal outside the Dubai International Motor Show in 2017: from left, a Nissan GT-R, an Audi R8, a Bentley Continental GT and a BMW i8. Satish Kumar for The National -
A Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG on the Dubai Police fleet in 2015. WSF Creative -
Dubai Police's Brabus 700, which is a Mercedes-Benz G 63 modified by German company Brabus. WSF Creative -
The Bugatti Veyron, once the fastest production car in the world, has been one of the most expensive cars in Dubai Police's collection. EPA -
An Aston Martin One-77, one of a limited edition of 77 cars, in Dubai Police livery at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. Sarah Dea / The National -
A fleet of Dubai Police supercars led the way during the fourth stage of the Dubai Tour cycling race in 2014. Christopher Pike / The National -
Dubai Police's Brabus 700 was unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show in 2013. Pawan Singh / The National -
A Lamborghini Aventador in Dubai Police colours. Dubai Police -
A Bentley Continental GT from Dubai Police's fleet at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in 2013. AFP -
The Lamborghini Aventador is capable of speeds of up to 350 kilometres per hour. Dubai Police -
The BMW i8, which is a hybrid vehicle, adds an environmental edge to Dubai Police's glittering fleet. Dubai Police -
Two new Audi R8s, centre, were added to the Dubai Police roster in 2016. Grayling -
A McLaren MP4-12C was given the green-and-white treatment in 2013. Dubai Police -
Dubai Police's Ghiath, aka the 'Beast Patrol', fights crime by using AI systems with facialrecognition technology. Victor Besa / The National -
Dubai Ambulance's Ford Mustang. Courtesy: Aletihad -
The Rolls-Royce Wraith is the most luxurious of Dubai Police's fleet. Courtesy: Dubai Police -
The Ministry of Interior's Lamborghini Aventador. Lamborghini -
Dubai Police officers set to take to the road in a new fleet of Renault Zoe cars. -
Eight Chevolet Bolt EV cars are now being used by Dubai Police. Courtesy: Chevrolet -
One of Dubai Police's new Peugeot electric cars that will be stationed at Dubai Airports. Dubai Media Office
