As per the official news, Dubai has introduced new penalties and heavy fines for traffic violators, effective from July 5. These new penalties include fines of up to AED 50,000 ($13,600), confiscation of vehicles, and deportation of non-national drivers. By making the change, the city hopes to ensure appropriate observance of traffic laws and lower accident rates.
These new penalties apply to various traffic violations, such as riding recreational motorcycles on paved roads, driving recklessly or posing a threat to people and property, jumping a red light, using a fake license plate, intentionally hitting a police vehicle, and driving under the age of 18.
The fines vary depending on the severity of the violation. For some violations, such as engaging in road races without permission from authorities, the fine is AED 100,000 ($27,200). For other violations, such as modifications to increase speed or noise, evading the police, driving without license plates, and exceeding the permitted percentage of window tint, the fine is AED 10,000 ($2,720).
In addition to the fines, Dubai Police can seize a vehicle if the accumulated traffic fines surpass AED 6,000 ($1,630). The vehicle can be released only after paying a penalty that ranges from AED 10,000 to AED 50,000. Moreover, ex-pat drivers of heavy vehicles will face deportation if they drive a heavy vehicle through a red light. This is to ensure the safety of other road users and pedestrians.
That’s all being said, to ensure road safety and compliance with traffic rules, Dubai has updated its traffic laws and introduced new penalties and heavy fines for violators. The new penalties include fines of up to AED 50,000 ($13,600), confiscation of vehicles, and deportation of non-national drivers. The new penalties aim to deter traffic violations and reduce accidents in the city.