UAE motorists warned of Saudi fine hikes

Motorists need to respect the traffic rules of neighbouring GCC countries - particularly Saudi Arabia which has increased road violation penalties - the Ministry of Interior has said.

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Published: Sun 30 Jun 2013, 9:34 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 7:44 PM

The ministry has urged citizens traveling by car to GCC countries to observe the instructions of the new traffic rules implemented in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to ensure safety and to avoid legal problems or traffic accidents.

“The competent authorities in Saudi Arabia will arrest violators who exceed the speed limit on the Kingdom’s roads. The penalties and sentences will depend on exceeding speed limits under new regulations introduced by the Kingdom,” said Ministry Traffic Coordination Director-General Brigadier Ghaith Hassan Al Za’abi. The official explained, authorities in Saudi Arabia allowed up to 30 per cent window tinting for all cars, while preventing reflectors. “The authorities prohibit tinting the windshields (both front and rear) as well as the front side windows; and only the rear side windows can be tinted. Motorists must also have an insurance policy covering the states they are traveling to,” he added.

Al Za’abi further warned drivers against making illegal modifications to their vehicles, making significant changes to the engine, chassis, or the vehicle’s colour, or writing indecent slogans on the vehicle.

He also emphasised the importance of choosing the appropriate time to travel, preferably before late hours and checking the workability of the vehicles’ lights and tires. Al Za’abi asked UAE motorists to be extremely cautious while driving and to pay attention to camel herds to avoid accidents. He urged motorists to make children sit at the back seat and avoid getting distracted while driving, make sure not to exceed the permissible load limit, and to have a first-aid kit available in the vehicle.

Al Za’abi also warned motorists against reckless driving to avoid traffic accidents. Fines vary from SAR100 to SAR900 ( (Dh97 to Dh881) as well as impounding of the vehicle.

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