Dubai’s new traffic laws are tougher. Fines can reach Dh50,000 for six specific violations. The goal is clear: crackdown on dangerous driving and make the roads safer. Maj. Gen. Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi stresses the need to stop reckless driving.
As more accidents are happening. Brig. Juma bin Suwaidan explains how fines are decided. He uses numbers to show how serious the problem is. New laws started on July 6, 2023. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is still working to make penalties for bad driving stronger.
In this blog, we’ll look at what these fines mean and why driving responsibly in Dubai is so important.
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Why Is The UAE Introducing Stricter Penalties To Enhance Road Safety?
UAE is taking bold steps to enhance road safety. The UAE traffic police is introducing stricter penalties in its vehicle impounding system. These measures are set to roll out on July 6, 2023. The goal is clear: to tackle serious violations and protect lives and property on the roads.
What made them take this step? These alarming statistics drive this proactive approach. It includes serious violations over four years, in Dubai that caused 164 deaths and 3,263 injuries. While Law enforcement impounded 855 vehicles for running red lights. And reckless driving led to the impoundment of 1,929 vehicles. These stark numbers highlight the urgent need for stricter measures.
Traffic Violations That Carry Dh50,000 Fine
Serious Offenses And Their Penalties:
Jumping red lights is a serious offense. It can result in a Dh 50,000 fine for releasing an impounded vehicle. Driving with fake or obscured number plates carries the same hefty fine. Colliding with police cars also carries the same hefty fine. Furthermore, people under 18 who drive vehicles or join illegal races face the same fine.
Deportation And Heavy Fines For Offenders:
The UAE government is cracking down on dangerous driving. Non-Emirati heavy-duty truck drivers might get deported for running red lights. They might also impose a fine of Dh50,000.
Dubai Police can impound vehicles modified for speed or noise, with fines over Dh6,000, or fake number plates. Reckless driving or evading police also leads to impounding. These rules aim to make UAE roads safer by stopping risky driving.
Other Violations and Their Penalties:
There are other serious violations with hefty fines. These include driving without license plates. People join in crowds at races or watch stunts. While some exceed the tinting limit for vehicle windows. All these offenses can result in a Dh10,000 fine to release an impounded vehicle.
Impoundment Rules: Ensuring Road Safety
If Dubai traffic police impound your vehicle, you must pay fines. You must also rectify any violations. You must also meet conditions set by the police to get it back. There is also a daily fee of Dh50 if you don’t claim your impounded vehicle within the specified time.
If the same offense happens again within a year, the impounding time doubles, with a greatest of 90 days. Although, the release cost won’t go beyond Dh200,000. These rules are in place to make sure everyone follows traffic laws and helps keep the roads safer in Dubai.
Penalties For Not Letting Emergency Vehicles Pass In The UAE
In the UAE, if you don’t let emergency vehicles pass, you can get in trouble. It means you might have to pay Dh1,000 and get six black points. Since July 2019, the penalty increased to Dh3,000, six black points, and they might take away your car for a month.
Blocking emergency vehicles can make it harder for them to help people and can be dangerous. The purpose of tougher fines is to prevent people from blocking emergency vehicles. Additionally, this will make roads safer.
Stay Safe On The Roads!
Dubai Police is being strict about dangerous driving and running red lights. Breaking these rules can cause big problems and are risky for everyone on the road. Drivers in the UAE should know this. They’re imposing fines of up to Dh50,000 to reclaim confiscated cars.
So, it’s important to follow Dubai Police traffic rules to avoid fines and keep everyone safe. Police want people to report dangerous driving. They can use the ‘Police Eye’ service on the Dubai Police app. People can also report by calling 901.
