Q: Hello, I would like to ask for advice for my boyfriend who is currently at the police station but tomorrow he will go to court. My boyfriend got drunk while driving and our car had an accident. He had three friends in the car when the car had an accident the three of his friends ran away immediately while my boyfriend called the police to help him. But the situation turned upside down instead of helping him they locked him up for two days at the police station and going to court is open. I feel sorry for my boyfriend as just because of alcohol, he will lose all his dreams if he is imprisoned. In fact, god knows how kind the boyfriend is even if he drinks, he is not a criminal to be imprisoned. I'm confused about what to do. I always wonder if he is ok in prison and if he is fed properly or not., and whether he is being made a slave within the prison. I hope you can help me with advice. Thank you very much.

Q: My cousin made a small accident while being drunk and driving. What is the punishment in Abu Dhabi?

Q: What will be the penalty for drinking and driving in Dubai if caught by the police? I am working in Dubai, and I want to know what would be the jail term if I don't pay the fine. Is there any chance also of losing your job?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I just wanted to ask, what are the possible punishments for drunk driving and committing an accident with a heavy vehicle?

The stipulations of this UAE Traffic Law govern all types of vehicles and their drivers, and the passage of pedestrians and animals on public roads in the United Arab Emirates.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.