Monday, December 25, 2006

100 UAE traffic rules, violations and fines

Code

Traffic Violation

Dhs.

Points

1

Driving an unlicensed vehicle.

200

3

2

Driving a vehicle with an expired driving license.

100

1

3

Driving a vehicle of an unlicensed category.

200

3

4

Driving a vehicle with a foreign license without a permit from the licensing authority.

150

0

5

Driving with an expired vehicle registration documents.

100

1

6

Failing to present a driving license when requested.

100

1

7

Failing to present vehicle registration documents when requested.

100

1

8

Driving a taxi without a permit.

100

2

9

Exceeding speed limits (radar).

200

1

10

Driving recklessly and causing danger to the other road users.

200

3

11

Running the red light.

500

5

12

Disobeying instructions of the traffic policeman.

200

1

13

Failing to pull over at the request of the traffic policeman.

200

2

14

Failing to give name and address to the traffic policeman when requested.

200

2

15

Failing to observe Traffic Signs and Instructions.

100

2

16

Obstructing the traffic flow.

100

1

17

Failing to give way to emergency vehicles ( e.g. ambulances and fire engines) and police vehicles.

200

2

18

Failing to give way to vehicles coming from the left.

100

1

19

Entering the roundabout from the wrong lane.

100

2

20

Overtaking vehicles on the right or in a dangerous way.

150

3

21

Failing to give signals when changing lanes or entering a roundabout.

150

1

22

Car reversing in a dangerous manner.

100

1

23

Failing to observe ?No Entry? sign.

200

2

24

Stopping on the zebra crossing or failing to leave enough space.

100

2

25

Failing to leave enough between vehicles.

100

1

26

Parking in a No Parking area.

150

1

27

Parking on the pavement.

150

1

28

Parking behind parked cars.

150

2

29

Parking on the left side of the road.

150

2

30

Parking which could endanger pedestrians or impede their movement.

100

2

31

Failure to take appropriate action to ensure traffic flow when one's vehicle breaks down

100

2

32

Failing to ensure that the vehicle comes to a full stop.

150

1

33

Carrying out fundamental changes to the engine or chassis of the vehicle without permit.

400

3

34

Using a vehicle for an unlicensed purpose.

100

1

35

Driving a vehicle unfit for use.

150

1

36

Driving a vehicle without safety equipment.

150

2

37

Touting for passengers.

50

1

38

Refusing to carry passengers in a taxi.

100

1

39

Carrying more passengers than permitted.

50

2

40

Failure to display approved fares in buses and taxis.

150

1

41

Failure to adhere to authorized fares.

100

1

42

Excess loading (loads in excess of permitted limits).

200

2

43

Loading a vehicle in such a way that causes danger to other road users.

100

2

44

Driving a vehicle without number plates or with one single plate.

200

3

45

Unclear number plates.

150

1

46

Use of horn in restricted areas in a disturbing manner.

100

1

47

Driving without wearing medical glasses or lenses (for those with poor eye sight).

100

1

48

Failing to use seat belts.

100

3

49

Failing to wear a helmet when driving a motorcycle.

200

2

50

Driving noise-producing vehicles.

100

1

51

Driving at night or in foggy weather conditions without using lights.

150

2

52

Failing to use rear lights on trailers.

150

2

53

Placing traffic signs on the road which cause damages to other road users or affects traffic flow.

100

2

54

Driving at a speed below "minimum speed" for the road.

100

0

55

Giving driving lessons without a permit.

200

3

56

Giving driving lessons in a car not carrying ?Learning? sign.

100

3

57

Driving without observing lane restrictions.

100

2

58

Attempting to enter a road without making sure it is clear.

200

1

59

The sudden deviation in direction.

150

1

60

Carrying different plate number on trailer and car.

100

1

61

Driving in the wrong direction.

200

3

62

Failing to give way to vehicles coming from the left.

100

2

63

Trucks or lorries overtaking other vehicles in a dangerous way.

400

4

64

Overtaking other vehicles where overtaking is not allowed.

400

4

65

Enter the road in a dangerous way.

400

4

66

Towing a vehicle or boat without proper precautions.

100

2

67

Materials dropping from moving vehicles.

100

2

68

Littering motorists.

100

2

69

Using rotating spot lights with different colors.

100

2

70

Unlicensed additions to the vehicle.

100

1

71

Failing to use internal lights on buses at night.

100

1

72

Not carrying driving license or car registration documents.

100

1

73

Driving a taxi with an expired sponsorship.

100

2

74

Carrying passengers in a vehicle used for learning to drive.

100

2

75

Giving driving lessons in times or places not permitted by law.

100

2

76

Failing to observe laws governing number plates for commercial vehicles..

100

2

77

Giving driving lessons in vehicle not licensed for this purpose.

100

3

78

Driving a vehicle with worn-out tires.

100

2

79

Indicators and lighting equipment are not in working order.

100

1

80

Rear red lights are not in working order.

100

1

81

Driving a vehicle with high harmful emissions.

300

2

82

Not having the vehicle inspected after major modification to engine.

100

2

83

Leaving vehicle on the road with its engine running.

100

3

84

Misuse of parking areas.

100

2

85

Failure to fix reflectors to the rear of heavy goods or transport vehicles.

100

3

86

Writings or stickers on the vehicles showing indecent material.

100

3

87

Failure to write heavy vehicle load limits on its side.

100

1

88

Failure to attach what may indicate excess permitted load.

100

1

89

Failure to fix taxi sign in specified places.

100

1

90

Failure to conform to specified colors for taxis or L-Plate cars.

100

1

91

Failure to observe loading and unloading rules in parking areas.

100

1

92

Opening the left hand door of a taxi.

100

2

93

Failure to wear specified or tidy uniform for taxi drivers.

100

1

94

Failure to provide vertical exhaust pipe in heavy vehicles.

200

2

95

Failure to cover load in lorries.

100

2

96

Pedestrians who do not observe pedestrian or zebra crossings.

50

0

97

Lorries and trucks using roads not specified for them.

100

2

98

Failing to give way to pedestrians.

100

1

99

Failing to stop the vehicle when involved in a car accident.

100

1

100

Parking in areas designated for fire engines or the disabled.

500



Drive carefully and enjoy your stay in the UAE.

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