Sharjah: Five motorists were arrested for reckless driving and exposing others to danger for pulling off dangerous road stunts, police said on Thursday.

They were arrested after the police received complaints from residents about a group of young men driving recklessly and disturbing the peace in their neigbhourhood, Major Khalid Al Kay, acting director of Traffic and Patrols Department in Sharjah Police.

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he suspects allegedly performed dangerous stunts on one of the investment zone area on Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road to attract attention.

The roar of their vehicle engines were disturbing nearby residents and threatening their own safety as well as other motorists.

The five youngsters had been charged with driving recklessly and putting the lives of others in danger.

Maj Al Kay said that the police patrols will be constatntly monitoring roads to curb stunt driving.