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    UAE driving rules: 5 ways you could get fined

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    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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    5 common traffic violations
    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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    Speeding is one fo the biggest causes of traffic accidents in the UAE
    1. Not giving way on the fast lane. Image Credit:
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    If you don't give way on the fast lane, you can get fined as well
    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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    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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    The driver and every passenger is required to wear seatbelts 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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