Dubai Police have made a significant seizure of a high-performance sports vehicle following the circulation of a viral social media video. The footage captured the supercar emitting dramatic flames from its exhaust system while operating at excessive speeds on public roads.
Authorities confirmed that their traffic monitoring teams identified the vehicle through digital evidence shared across social platforms. The driver faced immediate legal consequences for implementing unlawful modifications that enabled the dangerous pyrotechnic displays. Beyond the visual spectacle, officials noted the vehicle generated excessive noise pollution and created hazardous conditions for other road users.
Police authorities have imposed a substantial financial penalty of Dh10,000 for the vehicle’s release alongside its impoundment. Dubai traffic officials emphasized that public roads are inappropriate venues for automotive experimentation or displays of dangerous driving techniques.
While some premium performance vehicles naturally experience occasional ‘afterfire’ phenomena due to unburned fuel contacting hot exhaust components, this case involved deliberate and illegal modifications. These technical alterations typically include manipulated fuel delivery systems, ignition timing adjustments, or specialized fuel dumping mechanisms specifically designed to create dramatic exhaust flames.
The seizure demonstrates Dubai’s intensified enforcement of traffic regulations regarding vehicle modifications. Authorities reiterated their commitment to identifying and penalizing drivers who compromise public safety through illegal automotive alterations, particularly those leveraging social media to showcase dangerous driving behaviors.