New traffic laws implemented in the UAE

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In an attempt to increase road safety and reduce road fatalties, Police forces in the UAE have come together to implement new traffic laws with stricter penalties. Dangerous habits such as using a mobile phone while driving and driving over the speed limit, are now penalized with a fine of AED 3,000, 23 black points, and 60 days vehicle impound. 

Speeding over the posted limit:

-          Less than 20 km/h: AED 300

-          Less than 30 km/h:AED 600

-          Less than 40 km/h: AED 700

-          Less than 50 km/h: AED 1,000

-          Less than 60 km/h: AED 1,500 + 6 black points + 15 days vehicle impound

-          More than 60 km/h: AED 2,000 + 12 black points + 30 days vehicle impound

-          More than 80 km/h: AED 3,000 + 23 black points + 60 days vehicle impound

Driving recklessly:

-          Using a mobile phone while driving: AED 800 + 4 black points

-          Swerving dangerously: AED 1,000 + 4 black points

-          Obstructing traffic: AED 1,000 + 6 black points

-          Jumping a red light: AED 1,000 + 12 black points + 30 days vehicle impound

-          Endangering the lives of others: AED 2,000 + 23 black points + 60 days vehicle impound

-          Driving without number plates: AED 3,000 + 23 black points + 90 days vehicle impound

Driving under the influence:

-          Alcohol: Maximum fine of AED 20,000 + 23 black points + 60 days vehicle impound

-          Illicit drugs: 60 days vehicle impound + 365 days license confiscation + fine and jail time decided by court

Safety:

-          Failure to fasten seatbelt: AED 400 + 4 black points

-          Driving on worn-out tires: AED 500 + 4 black points + 7 days vehicle impound

-          Driving without a valid insurance / registration: AED 500 + 4 black points + 7 days vehicle impound

-          Exceeding the permitted 50% window tint: AED 1,500

-          Driving noisy vehicle: AED 2,000 + 6 black points

-          Transporting passengers illegally: AED 3,000 + 24 black points + 30 days vehicle impound

Road etiquette:

-          Jaywalking: AED 400

-          Tailgating and not leaving sufficient distance: AED 400 + 4 black points

-          Littering while driving: AED 1,000 + 6 black points

-          Overtaking on the hard shoulder: AED 1,000 + 6 black points

-          Using a quad-bike on the road: AED 3,000 + 90 days vehicle impound

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