UAE driving rules: 5 ways you could get fined

Know the traffic rules and fines for common driving violations

Published: August 11, 2020 18:53 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Are you a UAE motorist? Steer clear of these common traffic violations. Image Credit:

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Fines and penalties you should be aware of based on the UAE's traffic laws. Image Credit:

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5 common traffic violations. Image Credit:

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1. Not giving way on the fast lane. Image Credit:

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Staying on the fast lane when the vehicle behind you needs to drive through can lead to a fine. Image Credit:

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The lane on the extreme left is the overtaking lane. Image Credit:

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Overtaking from the right is illegal in the UAE. Image Credit:

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Blocking the lane can be a traffic hazard. Image Credit:

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Fine for not giving way on the fast lane in the UAE. Image Credit:

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2. Tailgating Image Credit:

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Always maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you. Image Credit:

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13,759 - total number of tailgating violations in Abu Dhabi from January to August 2020. Image Credit:

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The two-second rule Image Credit:

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How to apply the two-second rule. Image Credit:

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At faster speeds, a five-second gap is advised. Image Credit:

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Fine for tailgating in the UAE. Image Credit:

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3. No seatbelt Image Credit:

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The driver and every passenger is required to wear seatbelts in the UAE. Image Credit:

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Children under four should be in a car seat. Image Credit:

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Fine for not wearing a seatbelt in the UAE. Image Credit:

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4. Using your mobile phone/distracted driving Image Credit:

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Distracted driving is one of the major causes of accidents in the UAE. Image Credit:

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Keep your hands off the mobile phone when driving. Image Credit:

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Other forms of distracted driving. Image Credit:

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Fine for distracted driving in the UAE. Image Credit:

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5. Changing lanes without indicating Image Credit:

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Almost half the motorists in the UAE fail to correctly use indicators. Image Credit:

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Read the study here: https://gulfnews.com/1.66766386 Image Credit:

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Fines for not using the indicator correctly. Image Credit:

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