Dubai police rescue motorist after cruise control malfunctions

Dubai Police came to the rescue of a motorist through an emergency call after the cruise control system of their car malfunctioned, leaving the driver unable to control the vehicle.

The motorist, driving on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, contacted the emergency helpline for immediate assistance.

Traffic patrols arrived within minutes, securing the area around the car to ensure the safety of the driver and other road users.

Maj-Gen Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, acting assistant commandant for operations affairs, said, “The traffic patrols immediately dispatched to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and spotted the vehicle past the Expo Bridge.”

Detailing the incident, he said, “Given the vehicle’s immense danger on the high-speed road, the patrols quickly secured the area around it and activated warning signs for other motorists. They then worked to reassure the visibly distressed driver. One of the patrols then positioned in front of the vehicle and began gradually bringing it to a stop while the other patrols secured the lane behind it.”