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New traffic law focuses on black points system
ABU DHABI — General Saif Al Shafar, Under-secretary of the Ministry of Interior, yesterday elaborated on the amendments to the federal traffic law as well as the 24 black points system that will come into force on March 1.
According to the new traffic law, when a driver gets 24 black points for the first time, his or her driving licence will be seized for three months. However, if the driver reaches 24 points again, the driving licence will be seized for six months.
In case the offence is repeated for the third time, the licence will be seized for a year, and will not be returned to the driver unless he/she completes a training course in a driving institute approved by the authority.
The black points accumulated may be cancelled a year later if the total black points registered in that year do not exceed 24. However, fine will still be applicable.
The amendments also stipulate that if a driver of a heavy vehicle causes an accident after jumping the red signal, the vehicle would be impounded for one month and the licence of the driver seized for one year.
The licence will be returned only after the driver passes a training course in a driving institute approved by the traffic authority. He will, however, have to pay a fine of Dh3,000 if he has other penalties.
The black points system will be applicable to all drivers with driving licences issued in the country.
The law is also applicable on those holding foreign/international licences that allow them to drive in the country. However, they will not be given black points.
As per the law, violators will be dealt with according to 147 traffic violations classified (see box).
The total figures of applicable violations and the rules and regulations will shortly appear on the Ministry of Interior’s web site.
The new stiffer penalties, which come in line with the directives of Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior, aim to clamp down on reckless motorists, Al Shafar said yesterday.
The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the traffic department, has launched several inspection campaigns to raise awareness among motorists about the new regulations and the black points system, he added.
“The increasing population, which means more vehicles on the roads, results in more traffic accidents, deaths and injuries,” he said.
As such, the new regulations and stringent penalties had become indispensable to protect road users and decrease the number of road victims.
VIOLATIONS AND FINES Violation report Fine Blalck point In absentia/in presence Period of Impoundment Driving in a way posing danger on road users (racing on road) 2000 12 Both 30 days Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Up to court 24 Both 60 days Driving without a number plate 1000 24 In presence 60 days Causing death of somebody Up to court 12 In presence 30 Failing to stop after causing an accident or damage to others Up to court 24 Both 60 Driving recklessly 2000 12 Both 30 Exceeding maximum speed limit set 60km/h 1000 12 Both 30 Driving a vehicle in a way posing danger on public 1000 12 Both 30 Absconding from traffic policeman 800 24 Both 30 Jumping traffic signal 800 8 Both 15 Dangerous overtaking by lorry drivers 800 24 Both 60 Causing overturn accident Up to court 8 Both - Causing critical injuries to somebody Up to court 8 In presence - Overtaking from the right shoulder 600 6 In presence - Entering road in a dangerous way 600 6 Both - Causing moderate injury to somebody Up to court 6 In presence - Heavy trucks not committing to the obligatory lane 600 6 Both - Overtaking where prohibited 600 6 In presence - Causing serious damages to the body of the vehicle Up to court 6 In presence - Exceeding the sped limit set for 40km/h 700 - Both - Attempting to enter a road without making sure it is clear hence causing delays to traffic 400 4 In presence - Disobeying Traffic Policeman's Instruction 400 4 Both - Parking in front of water hydrants, handicapped or ambulance parking places 1000 4 Both - Exceeding speed limit on 30km/h 600 - Both - Driving in opposite direction to traffic flow 400 4 In presence - Allowing Children under 10 to sit in front seat 400 4 In presence - Not fixing seat belt while driving 400 4 In presence - Not keeping safe distance from vehicle ahead 400 - - -
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