Dubai: Temperatures are going to drop across the UAE on Tuesday, with the National Centre of Meteorology forecasting highs of 43°C, down from 49.8°C which was the highest recorded temperature on Monday.The day is also going to be relatively pleasant, with some cloud cover expected, and the temperature in coastal area reaching a maximum of 40-42°C.While the humidity may go up 85%, it won't feel uncomfortable, as light to moderate winds, freshening at times, have been forecast for Tuesday. The winds may also cause blowing dust, though, so if you are driving in open areas, visibility may get affected.Rough seasStrong winds will also lead to rough sea conditions at times, especially in the western parts of Arabian Sea, with wave heights of six feet. Make sure you follow the latest advisory from the relevant authorities before engaging in any marine activities.Here is a breakdown of the maximum and minimum temperatures across the UAE:Abu Dhabi 41 - 32Dubai 39 - 33Sharjah 41 - 30Ajman 38 - 33Umm Al Quwain 37 - 28Ras Al Khaimah 42 - 30Al Fujairah 39 - 32Al Ain 46 - 33Liwa 47 - 31Al Ruwais 41 - 30Sila 44 - 31Dalma 40 - 32Tunb Greater / Lesser 37 - 31Abu Musa 35 - 31

Dubai: Using your mobile phone while driving, failing to maintain a safe distance or sudden swerving on the road are serious traffic offences in the UAE. While the federal traffic law imposes fines and black points on these offences, if the violation happens in Dubai, you may also get your car impounded for 30 days.In 2024, Dubai Police issued Administrative Resolution No. 1 of 2024, listing out 14 traffic violations that can lead to your car being impounded for a period of either 14 or 30 days.The resolution was issued by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, on September 10, 2024, and came into effect in October 2024.Is vehicle impoundment automatic?Under Article 2 of the resolution, the violations listed below may result in the “discretionary administrative impoundment” of a vehicle.This means that the Director of Dubai Police’s General Department of Traffic, or an authorised representative, may order the vehicle’s impoundment based on a traffic enforcement report.14 violations that can get your car impoundedAs per the resolution, these are the violations and the duration for which your car may get impounded:1. Sudden swerving of the vehicle in a manner that endangers lives, property, or traffic safety - 30 days2. Failure to maintain sufficient safe distance from the vehicle in front - 30 days3. Entering the road without first ensuring that the lane is clear - 14 days4. Driving while distracted by using a mobile phone or any other object - 30 days5. Reversing the vehicle in a manner that endangers lives, property, or traffic safety - 14 days6. Non-compliance with mandatory lane discipline while driving a light vehicle - 14 days7. Stopping in the middle of the road without a valid reason - 14 days8. Performing dangerous overtaking manoeuvres - 14 days9. Driving a vehicle that does not comply with the necessary safety and security requirements - 14 days10. Non-compliance with mandatory routes while driving a heavy vehicle - 30 days11. Stopping or overtaking on the hard shoulder of a road in other than emergency situations - 14 days12. Driving a vehicle without number plates or with only one plate affixed - 14 days13. Driving the vehicle in a manner that obstructs the flow of traffic - 14 days14. Changing the vehicle colour without authorisation - 14 daysWhat happens when a car is impounded?If an impound order has been issued on your car, you would need to visit the Dubai Police traffic department, to hand over the vehicle, or apply for the Dubai Police ‘smart impound’ service, which allows you to keep your vehicle at home or a location you prefer, after a smart device is installed on your vehicle, which alerts Dubai Police’s control room in case an impounded car is moved.The other option is to pay for the release of the vehicle, the amount for which can range from AED 10,000 to AED 100,000, depending on the severity of the violation. This is based on Decree No. 30 of 2023 ‘Concerning Impoundment of Vehicles in the Emirate of Dubai’.