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A Salik tag should be bought and placed on the vehicles windshield within the first 10 working days of using Salik.
A Salik tag should be bought and placed on the vehicles windshield within the first 10 working days of using Salik.

Dubai - Salik is Dubai's electronic toll collection system which was launched in 2007 to manage Dubai's traffic congestions.

By Nida Sohail

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Published: Mon 31 Jul 2017, 6:00 PM

Last updated: Mon 31 Jul 2017, 8:56 PM

If you are still confused about the various aspects of Salik, reading this will dispel all your doubts and clear your mind.  
Salik is Dubai's electronic toll collection system which was launched in 2007 to manage Dubai's traffic congestions.
There are certain nitty-gritties associated with Salik that every UAE resident must be aware of. These are as follows:
Dos and don'ts when using Salik
1-The Salik tag should be used on the vehicle that it has been assigned to on the Salik application.
2- Moving the same tag on another vehicle is an absolute no-no.
3- The authorities concerned should be informed if the vehicle's number plate or the user's/driver's mobile number changes.
4- A Salik tag should be bought and placed on the vehicles windshield within the first 10 working days of using Salik.
5- In case of insufficient funds, the Salik account should be recharged within 5 working days.
Fines associated with Salik

Offence
Amount of fine to be paid
Insufficient funds in the Salik account  
Dh50 (for each day after the 5 days grace period and there is a maximum limit of one violation per day if the driver travels through multiple times during the day)
Absence of Salik tag on the vehicle
Ø  Dh100 on first trip (after the 10 working days grace period)
Ø  Dh200 on second trip (after the 10 working days grace period)
Ø  Dh400 on the third as well as the on the  trips that follow (after the 10 working days grace period)
Costs associated with Salik
Procedure involved
Cost
Setting up a Salik account
Dh50 for the Salik tag and Dh50 for the prepaid toll balance that will be added to the Salik account.
Recharge limits
Dh50 to Dh50,000
Delivery of Salik tag
Dh20
Passage through each toll gate
Dh4
 When and where you can drive without being charged at Salik points?
Tolling point
Hour
Day of the week
Al Maktoum Bridge tolling point
From 10:00pm on Thursday to 9:00am on Friday
Weekends
 
From 10:00pm to 6:00am
Weekdays
Vehicles exempted from Salik toll fees
Military vehicle
Police vehicle
Ambulance
RTA public bus
School bus
College bus
Word of caution when using Salik
The holder of the Salik account is solely responsible for all the trips that are made through the Salik tolling points, irrespective of who is driving.
 
 


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