Violations that can get your licence suspended in UAE

Dubai - Do you drive in the UAE? Always keep these rules in mind.

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By Web Report

Published: Sun 30 Sep 2018, 1:34 PM

Last updated: Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9:15 AM

Do you have a driving licence in the UAE? If yes, then equipping yourself with the traffic rules and regulations is in your benefit before you get in the driving seat. Failure to abide by traffic rules may lead to suspension of your licence or the vehicle could be confiscated.

Let's take a look at some of the offences that could cost you your driving licence:

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A driver would be banned from driving any kind of vehicle in UAE for a year if he/she received more than 24 black points. The black points are charged for reckless driving, speeding, non-renewal of vehicle registration, parking fines, etc.

A person's licence will be suspended if he/she drives the vehicle under the influence of drugs or similar substances.

Driving under the influence of drugs or similar substances. -- License to be suspended for 1 year from the date of punishment completion

Driving a heavy vehicle dangerously in a way that endangers his or other people's lives -- License to be suspended for 1 year

Driving a heavy vehicle dangerously in a way that endangers his or other people's lives -- License to be suspended for 1 year

Driving a heavy vehicle in a way that harms public or private properties -- License to be suspended for 1 year

Heavy vehicle jumping the red light -- License to be suspended for 1 year

Heavy vehicle causing his or another vehicle to overturn -- License to be suspended for 1 year

Heavy vehicle causing his or another vehicle to overturn -- License to be suspended for 1 year

Heavy vehicle overtaking in areas where it is prohibited -- License to be suspended for 1 year

Dubai Tram Violations

The drivers in Dubai are advised to be on a constant lookout for pedestrians running to catch the tram.

1.) Causing an accident which may lead to death in this instance can get the driver a fine of up to Dh30,000 along with the withdrawal of the defaulters driving license for a period of up to 1 year.

2.) Injuring a person/pedestrian can also invite a fine of up to Dh15,000 accompanied by the withdrawal of license for up to 6 months.

3.) Driving through the red light, without having caused an accident can impose a of Dh5,000 and suspension of driving license for up to 3 months.

Check out the complete list traffic fines in Dubai:

Salik Penalties

Violation Description: When you pass through a Salik toll gate with insufficient funds in your Salik account to cover the toll fee and no Salik account recharge has been made within 5 Business Days after the toll trip

Fine:

Dh50 each time you pass through a Salik toll gate.

There is a maximum of one violation per day

Violation Description: When you pass through a Salik toll gate with no registered Salik tag on your vehicle and no tag is purchased and registered within 10 Business Days after the toll trip

Fine:

Dh100 the first day time pass,

Dh200 the second time you pass,

Dh400 each subsequent time you pass

There is a maximum of one violation per day

Parking Penalties & Fine:

Violation Description

Non-payment of parking tariff, or ticket is not visible - Dh150

Exceeding parking time - Dh100

Exceeding maximum parking hours - Dh 100

Obstruction/Misuse of parking facility - Dh 200

Vehicle crossing the sidewalk or stand on it - Dh 200

Use Forbidden parking - Dh 200

Park vehicle without plate number - Dh 1,000

Unauthorized usage of special need parking, or using expired permit, or a permit is not visible clearly - Dh 1,000

Park vehicle in reserving parking, or not showing a permit - Dh 1,000

Car demonstration for sale or rent on a restricted area - Dh 1,000

Implement parking umbrella without a permit. - Dh 1,000

Harmed or damaged parking, ticket machines or zone plates - Dh 1,000

Removing parking, ticket machines or zone plates without permit - Dh 10,000

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Published: Sun 30 Sep 2018, 1:34 PM

Last updated: Fri 16 Dec 2022, 9:15 AM

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