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Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol incurs the greatest number of points 24 and penalties: your car will be confiscated and court proceedings will take place. If any alcohol has been consumed then taking a taxi or similar is advisable. Are there any Child Safety Rules? Now no children under twelve can travel in the front unless they fit in an approved car seat that is rear facing with the airbag disabled.
Children in the rear who are under twelve must have appropriate seats or booster seats and restraints. Is Insurance compulsory? A minimum of third party insurance is required in the UAE. What are the Rules of the Road? There are no specific rules you need to watch out for apart from the following : Be careful travelling on the roads outside of the cities as you'll have to share them with camels or livestock.
Using obscene language or hand gestures can land you in prison, get you a large fine or even deportation. You must not drive your vehicle when tired as you may become unable to control your car. They must not be used when another vehicle is coming from the opposite direction. Article 34, UAE Federal Traffic Law Number 21, You must immediately give way to emergency vehicles which have either a siren sounding or flashing red and blue lights by keeping to the right side of the road, reducing speed and stopping if necessary.
Priority must also be given to military vehicles when they proceed as convoys. You must indicate clearly your desire of changing direction by using the vehicle indicators when leaving or entering traffic, changing lanes right or left, turning right or left, making a U turn or reversing. You must ensure that you do not expose yourself or others to danger 2. Take into consideration all other road users 3.
Let other road users know of your intention of changing lanes by hand signals or with the vehicle indicators Article 59, Executive By-Law, UAE Federal Traffic Law Number 21, Drivers must always give way to pedestrians who are crossing the road you are turning into.
Article 54, Executive By-Law, UAE Federal Traffic Law Number 21, You must not park a vehicle : At places where there is no permission to park At pedestrian crossings, on the footpath, on bridges, viaducts or in tunnels Next to curves, on crests of hills or next to solid centre lines which cannot be crossed Where it will impede any traffic signals, signs or road markings In front of the entrance to houses, parking areas, petrol stations, hospitals, emergency stations, fire stations, police stations, military areas, schools or educational institutions Places where you will block stationary vehicles from proceeding Residential areas if driving a heavy vehicle or heavy mechanical vehicle unless they are used for construction 15 metres from intersections or in front of public transport stations.
Are there any Towing Regulations? You'll find no specific laws or regulations for towing in the UAE but please make sure that the towed vehicle is securely attached and that other drivers are aware of your actions.
Are Speed Cameras operative? Tickets will be issued by traffic police unless you are considered to be driving dangerously when a court appearance is more likely. Is using Mobile Phones permitted when driving? Despite almost everyone using mobile phones whilst driving, it is illegal to do so without a hands-free kit. What are the Parking? Paid parking - In town it's best to go for garage parking as street parking isn't easy to find when the cities are so busy.
Your car can be towed away if it is causing an obstruction. Are the Motor Way Signs different? Road signs are similar to what you will find in Britain and are usually easy to understand.
Motorway signs have a blue background and white writing. Signs are displayed in Arabic and English language. What are the sequences available for Traffic Lights? Where can we find Toll Roads? Contact number in Emergency situation? The police can be contacted on or and the medical services are on or What are the current Fuel Costs?
As of June , the price of 95 octane unleaded petrol in the UAE is around 30p a litre. This rises to 32p for diesel. New black point system also takes effect. Prison sentences listed are maximum jail time. Not in original list of penalties. One month normally means 30 days, not 28 or 31 days. Maximum black points limit is 24 within a one year period.
If a traffic violation is made after reaching the black point limit, your driving licence is confiscated for the following periods of time : 3 months confiscation after the first traffic violation when black point limit has been reached. Decided by court License to be suspended for 1 year from the date of punishment completion 60 3 Driving a vehicle without number plates. Dh 23 90 4 Driving a heavy vehicle in a way that endangers his or other people's lives, harms public or private properties, jumping the red light, causing his or another vehicle to overturn Dh License to be suspended for 1 year 5 Heavy vehicle not abiding by lane discipline.
Dh 12 6 Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions. Dh 6 7 Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may cause danger to others or to the road. Dh 6 8 Entering road dangerously. Dh 6 9 Causing death of others. Decided by court 23 60 10 Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries with a light vehicle.
Dh 8 7 11 Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries with a heavy vehicle. Dh 17 Driving in a way that endangers people Dh 23 60 18 Jumping a red light for light vehicles Dh 12 30 19 Jumping a red light for motor bikes Dh 4 30 20 Running away from a traffic policeman in a light vehicle Dh 12 30 21 Running away from a traffic policeman in a heavy vehicles Dh 16 22 Dangerous overtaking by heavy vehicles where it's prohibited Dh 1 year 23 Causing a car to overturn by heavy vehicles Dh 1 year license suspension 24 Causing serious injuries.
Decided by court 23 30 27 Overtaking on the hard shoulder. Dh 6 28 Overtaking from a prohibited place. Dh 30 Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking.
Dh 6 32 Driving against traffic. Dh 4 33 Allowing children under 10 years old or shorter cm to sit in the front seat of a vehicle.
Dh 34 Failure to fasten seat belt while driving for all passengers. Dh 4 35 Failure to leave a safe distance. Dh 4 36 Failure to follow the directions of the policeman. Dh 4 38 Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear. Dh 4 39 Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting. Dh 40 Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys. Dh 6 41 Driving a noisy vehicle. Dh 6 42 Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed.
Dh 7 43 Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission. Dh 12 44 Driving a vehicle that causes pollution. Dh 6 45 Stopping on the road for no reason. Dh 6 46 Stopping on a yellow box. Dh 47 Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings. Dh 6 48 Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions. Dh 49 Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads. Dh 6 50 Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places. Dh 51 Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing.
Dh 52 Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign. Dh 53 Teaching driving in a non training vehicle without permission from licensing authority. Dh 54 Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic. Dh 55 Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission Dh 7 56 Modifying vehicle's engine without permission. Dh 12 30 57 Changing vehicle's color without permission.
Dh 59 Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases. Dh 61 Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement. Dh 62 Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle.
Dh 64 No lights on the back or sides of trailer container. Dh 2 65 Lights on the back or sides of container not working. Dh 6 66 Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places.
Dh 4 67 Prohibited entry of heavy vihicles Dh 4 68 Blocking traffic Dh 6 69 Vehicle unfit for driving. Dh 7 70 Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions.
Dh 7 71 Not lifting exhaust of trucks. Dh 72 Not covering loads of trucks. Dh 74 Heavy vehicle prohibited entry. Dh 4 75 Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking. Dh 4 76 Carrying and transporting passengers illegally. Dh 24 30 77 Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission. The measures were taken to improve the quality of services offered to commuters, and in line with the new Saturday-Sunday weekend. Emiratis will have to renew their driving license every 10 years and expats every five years.
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