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Blaring horns, loud cars stoke public anger
Gulf News
|May 14, 2025
OVER 7,000 NOISE-LINKED VIOLATIONS RECORDED IN THE COUNTRY LAST YEAR
The Ministry of Interior's recent figures have revealed that a total of 7,222 road noise-related violations were recorded across the UAE in 2024, indicating public frustration with drivers who disturb the peace in residential neighbourhoods.
According to official fig-ures, 3,054 violations were re-corded for misuse of car horns and blasting loud music, while 4,168 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, often due to illegal engine modifications or reckless driv-ing habits.
The numbers paint a clear picture of a widespread issue that affected residents say is having a real impact on mental health, sleep quality, and overall well-beingparticularly in quiet communities.
'We just want peace'
This story is from the May 14, 2025 edition of Gulf News.
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