UAE Traffic Fines and Laws 2022 you must Know

The United Arab Emirates is a country that welcomes individuals from all over the world and is a melting pot of many cultures. The country’s cosmopolitan nature necessitates a standard set of traffic laws that must be scrupulously adhered to to create seamless and smooth traffic conditions.

New rules and restrictions have been implemented following the revision of the UAE’s federal traffic laws. While mandated auto insurance in the UAE assures motorist safety, federal traffic laws help to improve the safety of both motorists and pedestrians.

Here we are enlisting the following UAE Traffic Laws:

• You must never forget to wear a seat belt

  This practice is mandatory for both driver and passengers to wear a seat belt. If found violating this law you will be charged a 400 AED fine with the 4 black points on your record.

• Mobile Phone Use Prohibition

  When behind the wheel, drivers must not use their cell phone, including texting. If a driver is caught using a cellphone, they will be fined AED 800 and have four black points on their license.

• Speeding in Contravention of the Speed Limit

  If a driver exceeds the prescribed speed limit by 60 kilometers per hour, he will be fined AED 2000, receive 12 black points, and have his vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• If a driver breaches the speed limit by 80 kilometers per hour, he will be fined AED 3000, receive 32 black points, and have his vehicle impounded for 60 days.
• If a driver exceeds the speed limit by 59 kilometers per hour, he will be fined AED 1500, will receive 6 black points, and his vehicle will be impounded for 15 days.
• A driver will be fined AED 1000 if he breaches the speed limit by 49 kilometers per hour beyond the stated limit.
• A driver will be fined AED 700 if he breaches the speed limit by 39 kilometers per hour beyond the prescribed limit.
• A driver will be fined AED 600 if he breaches the speed limit by 29 kilometers per hour beyond the prescribed limit.
• A driver will be fined AED 300 if he breaches the speed limit by 19 kilometers per hour over the stated speed limit.

• Driving While Intoxicated

  If a driver is caught driving while inebriated, he will be fined AED 20,000 and/or imprisoned for a period determined by the court. In addition, the driver will receive 23 points and the vehicle will be impounded for 60 days.

• Expired Tyres

  If a driver is caught driving a vehicle with expired tyres, he will be fined AED 500, receive four black points, and the car will be impounded for a week.

• Window Tints

  A fine of AED 1,500 will be imposed if a driver drives a vehicle with window tints that have a tint density of more than 50%.

• Noise Pollution: Driving a vehicle that causes noise pollution will result in a fine of AED 2,000 and 6 black points.

• Driving without Valid Documents

  If a driver drives a car without valid registration and insurance, he or she will be fined AED 500, receive four black points, and have their vehicle impounded for seven days.

• Disobeying Traffic Laws

  A driver who disobeys traffic laws will be fined AED 1,000, receive 12 black points, and have their vehicle impounded for 30 days.

• Crowding Accident Sites

  A driver who stops to examine an accident site will be fined AED 1,000 and given six black points.

• Driving Passengers Without a Permit

  A driver who carries passengers for commercial purposes without a permit faces a fine of AED 3,000 and 24 points.

• A punishment of AED 1,000 and four black points will be imposed if a driver changes course abruptly.
• Not Claiming an Automobile: A charge of AED 50 will be imposed if a car owner fails to claim his or her vehicle after the confiscation time has expired.

• Failure to Maintain a Safe Distance

  A driver who fails to maintain a safe distance behind another vehicle will be fined AED 400 and receive four black points.

• Reckless Driving; Endangering Others’ Lives

  A driver who drives recklessly and endangers the lives of others will be fined AED 2,000, receive 23 black points, and have their vehicle seized for 60 days.

  Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines List

  No	Violation	Fine	Black Points
  1	Driving dangerously (racing).	2000	12
  2	Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar  substances.	Decided by court	24
  3	Driving a vehicle without number plates.	1000	24
  4	Causing death of others.	Decided by court	12
  5	Don’t stop after causing an accident that results in injuries.	Decided by court	24
  6	Reckless driving.	2000	12
  7	Maximum Speed ​​limit exceeding 60 kmph.	1000	12
  8	Driving in a way that endanger civilians.	1000	12
  9	Jumping a red light.	800	8
  10	Running away from a traffic policeman.	800	12
  11	Dangerous overtaking by trucks.	800	24
  12	Causing a car to overturn.	Decided by court	8
  13	Causing serious injuries.	Decided by court	8
  14	Maximum speed limit Exceeding by not more than 60km/hr.	900	6
  15	Maximum speed limit Exceeding by not more than 50km/hr.	800
  16	Overtaking on the hard shoulder.	600	6
  17	Entering road dangerously.	600	6
  18	Causing moderate injury.	Decided by court	6
  19	Heavy vehicle lane discipline.	600	6
  20	Overtaking from a prohibited place.	600	6
  21	Causing serious damage to a vehicle.	Decided by court	6
  22	Maximum speed limit Exceeding by not more than 40km/hr.	700
  23	Parking at fire hydrant areas, special needs areas and ambulance parking.	1000	4
  24	Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/hr.	600
  25	Driving against traffic.	400	4
  26	Allow children under the age of 10 to sit in the front seat of the car.	400	4
  27	Failure to fasten seat belt while driving.	400	4
  28	Failure to leave a safe distance.	400	4
  29	Failure to follow the directions of the policeman.	400	4
  30	Maximum speed limit Exceeding by not more than 20km/hr.	500
  31	Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear.	400	4
  32	Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting.	500
  33	Not giving way to emergency, official convoys, police vehicles or public service vehicles.	500	4
  34	Driving a heavy vehicle which does not meet the safety and security conditions.	500
  35	Failure to stop after causing an accident.	500	6
  36	Driving a noisy vehicle.	500
  37	Allowing others peoples to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed.	500
  38	Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that endangers others or the road.	500	6
  39	Unauthorized heavy vehicle overload or overload.	500	6
  40	Driving a vehicle which causes pollution.	500
  41	Stopping on the road without any reason.	500	4
  42	Stopping on a yellow box.	500
  43	Don’t give way to pedestrians.	500	6
  44	Failure to comply with traffic signals and directions.	500
  45	Throwing trash from vehicles onto roads.	500	4
  46	Refusal to give name and address to traffic police if required.	500
  47	Stop at a restricted area on the left side of the road.	500
  48	Stopping at a pedestrian crossing.	500
  49	Teaching driving in a training vehicle with no sign of learning.	500
  50	Drive training in a non training vehicle without  permission of licensing authority.	500
  51	Marking a road that could damage the road or block traffic.	500
  52	Operation of industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without the permission of the Licensing Authority.	500
  53	Changing car engine or modifying without permission.	400
  54	Modifying vehicle chassis without permission.	400
  55	Changing vehicle color without permission.	400
  56	Maximum speed limit Exceeding by not more than 10km/hr.	400
  57	Driving with a driver’s license issued from a foreign country, except in cases permitted.	400
  58	Violation of driving license terms.	300
  59	Parking behind vehicles and stopping their movement.	300
  60	Pulling a vehicle or boat out of the vehicle without preparation.	300
  61	Driving a vehicle that emits gases or fumes with substances in excess of the permitted rates.	300
  62	Leaving the car on the road with its engine switched on.	300
  63	No lights installed on the back or sides of trailer container.	200
  64	The lights on the back or sides of the container are not working.	200
  65	Taxis, which have designated pick-up areas, are stopping at designated areas.	200	4
  66	Prohibited entry.	200	4
  67	Blocking traffic.	200
  68	Vehicle unfit for driving.	200
  69	Driving a light vehicle that does not meet with safety and  security conditions.	200
  70	Not lifting exhaust of trucks.	200
  71	Not covering loads of trucks.	3000
  72	Using a vehicle for other purposes than designated.	200	4
  73	Heavy vehicle prohibited entry.	200	4
  74	Violation of loading or unloading regulations in the parking lot.	200	4
  75	Carrying and transporting passengers illegally.	200	4
  76	Writing sentences or putting stickers on the car without permission.	200
  77	Do not take road safety measures during vehicle breakdown.	200
  78	Turning at undesignated points.	200	4
  79	Turning the wrong way.	200	4
  80	Loading a light vehicle in a way that could endanger others or the road.	200	3
  81	Overload or stretched load on light vehicles without permission.	200	3
  82	Stopping a vehicle without having to cover the distance from curves or junctions by law.	200
  83	Transporting passengers by a vehicle which undesignated for this purpose.	200	4
  84	Sudden swerve.	200	4
  85	Without required license driving a taxi.	200	4
  86	Carrying passengers in a driving training vehicle.	200	4
  87	Driving a taxi with an expired warranty.	200
  88	Reversing dangerously.	200
  89	Taxi refusing to carry passengers.	200	4
  90	Falling or leaking load.	3000	12
  91	Not securing vehicle while parked.	200
  92	Parking in prohibited places.	200	2
  93	Unnecessary parking in loading and unloading areas.	200
  94	Roadside shoulder parking except for emergencies.	200
  95	Using multi-colored lights.	200
  96	Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike.	200	4
  97	Exceeding passenger limit.	200	3
  98	Driving with tires in poor condition.	200
  99	Driving with an expired driving license.	200	3
  100	Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry.	400
  101	Driving unlicensed vehicle.	200
  102	Violation of laws of using commercial number plates.	200
  103	Not fixing number plates in designated places.	200	2
  104	Driving with one number plate.	200	2
  105	Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights.	200	4
  106	Using un-matching number plates for trailers and containers.	200
  107	Not fixing any reflective stickers on backs of trucks and heavy vehicles.	200
  108	Not using indicators while changing direction or turning.	200	3
  109	Not giving way for a vehicles to pass on the left.	200
  110	Not giving a way to a vehicles which coming from the left where required.	200
  111	Stopping the vehicle in a way that endangers or obstructs traffic.	200	3
  112	Failure to inspect vehicle after making major changes to engine or body.	200
  113	Use of training vehicles outside the hours prescribed by the Licensing Authority.	200
  114	Use of training vehicles in places not specified by license.	200
  115	Overtaking from the right.	200	4
  116	Overtaking in a wrong way.	200	3
  117	Driving an unlicensed vehicle.	200
  118	Abuse of specified parking space.	200	3
  119	Number plates with obscure numbers.	200	3
  120	Violating tariff.	200	6
  121	Light vehicle lane discipline.	200	2
  122	Parking vehicles on pavement.	200	3
  123	Not show vehicle registration card if required.	200
  123	Not showing driving license when it is required.	200
  125	Not fixing taxi sign where required.	200
  126	Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload.	200	3
  127	Using interior lights for no reason while driving.	100
  128	Failure to abide by specified color for taxis or training cars.	200
  129	Failure to disclose bus or taxi tariffs or do not disclose them if required.	200
  130	Broken lights.	200	6
  131	Using horn in prohibited areas.	200	2
  132	Below the minimum speed limit driving.	200
  133	Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside.	200
  134	Smoking inside taxis and buses.	200
  135	Using hand-held mobile phone while driving.	200	4
  136	Do not adhere to the uniform required by taxi drivers or keep it in good condition.	100
  137	Calling on passengers in presence of signs.	100
  138	Not displaying truck’s load on both sides.	100
  139	Not carrying driving license while driving.	100
  140	Driving without vehicle registration card.	100
  141	Driving without glasses or contact lenses.	100
  142	Not use indoor lighting on buses at night.	100
  143	Broken indicator lights.	100	2
  144	Using horn in a disturbing way.	100	2
  145	No red light on the back of the car.	100
  146	Opening left door of taxi.	100	3
  147	Pedestrians are passing through unspecified places (if any).

  For further information, You can visit Abu Dhabi Police website.

To Sum It Up

You are responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of other motorists and pedestrians when you are behind the wheel. The laws are in place to apprehend the criminals and safeguard the safety of other road users.