Man Deported From UAE After Using Car Without Permission

DUBAI: The Al Ain Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Court has directed a man to pay his colleague Dh10,000 in compensation after he used her car without permission and caused it to be impounded for reckless driving, Emarat Al Youm reported.

The decision came after the defendant had already been convicted in a criminal case, where he was sentenced to jail, had his license suspended for one year, was ordered deported, and had the vehicle confiscated.

Court documents revealed that the plaintiff, who worked with the defendant, filed a civil suit demanding Dh11,000 for the expenses she incurred to release her car from impound and carry out repairs, plus Dh10,000 for the inconvenience and loss of use during the impound period. She also sought legal fees and related costs.

According to her account, the man took her car without consent and drove well over the speed limit in a 100 km/h zone, which resulted in a traffic violation and the vehicle’s impoundment. She stated she had spent Dh11,000 on fines and repairs while being deprived of her car.

In his response, the defendant asked the court to dismiss the claim, asserting that he had already covered part of the expenses. He provided proof of a Dh9,400 transfer made to the plaintiff, a payment also confirmed by a mutual colleague who testified under oath.

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The court held that the criminal judgment confirming the defendant’s unauthorized use and reckless driving established clear liability. It further noted that his actions had caused both financial losses and emotional distress, including stress and anxiety for the plaintiff.

Taking into account the partial payment already made, the court determined that an additional Dh10,000 was appropriate compensation for the remaining financial burden and moral damages.

The court ordered the defendant to pay Dh10,000 to the plaintiff, in addition to court fees and legal expenses, while dismissing the rest of her claims.