You cannot turn right at a red light unless there is a yield sign. Parking is prohibited where the curb is painted yellow and black.
If you are caught running a red light in Dubai, there are a few penalties you may face: a fine, a one-month driving ban, vehicle confiscation, and/or imprisonment. These penalties can vary slightly, depending on the circumstances of the traffic violation and your previous driving record.
Do traffic light cameras flash? Yes, but only the older cameras will flash (if installed) when they detect over speeding.
According to the UAE's federal traffic law, which covers all emirates, light vehicle motorists who run through red signals will be fined Dh1,000 ($272). For heavy vehicles, the fine is Dh3,000. Vehicles will be confiscated for 30 days and 12 black points added to the motorist's driving licence.
Drivers must follow all the traffic light signals: A Green light means go, a flashing green means you should slowdown, amber means you need to stop passing through the lights and red means stop.
Is it against the UAE traffic law? Flashing headlights is legal when done to alert the leading vehicle of overtaking. However, the motorist must maintain a safe distance from the leading vehicle while flashing headlights.
The general speed limit in Abu Dhabi is 140 km/h whereas in Dubai it is 110 km/h and in the Northern Emirates its 120km/h. Every Emirate with the exception of Abu Dhabi also has a speed buffer, allowing motorists to drive 20 km/h above the posted speed limit without any fines.
Even minor accidents can involve lengthy litigation where the drivers are prevented from leaving the country, so be very careful when and how you drive, even if no one else is. You cannot turn right at a red light unless there is a yield sign. Parking is prohibited where the curb is painted yellow and black.
The smart patrols detect motorists using cell phones while driving, not wearing seatbelts, driving above the standard speed limits and not abiding by other traffic rules in the Emirate. The Dubai Police then notifies the motorist via SMS.
Abu Dhabi/Dubai/Sharjah: Although motorists in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will not incur fines for crossing a yellow signal, authorities are urging them to stop at yellow lights for safety reasons. "The yellow traffic signal is an indication for drivers to slow down, so they can stop on time when the signal turns red.
Don't click pictures of others without seeking their consent. Article 378 of the UAE Code states that taking pictures without obtaining permission will result in the camera being confiscated, recordings destroyed and photographers being charged a fine, or in some situations, being imprisoned.
When a driver is caught crossing a red signal in Dubai, they can expect to receive a fine of AED 1,000. This hefty fine serves as a strong deterrent to discourage drivers from attempting to run a red light, which could endanger both their lives and the lives of other road users.
Swearing and making rude gestures (including online) are considered obscene acts and offenders can be jailed or deported. Take particular care when dealing with the police and other officials. Public displays of affection are frowned upon, and there have been several arrests for kissing in public.
Traffic Rule Violations That Carry Less than 12 Black Points
Driving with no car insurance in Dubai holds 4 black points. A sudden deviation of the vehicle holds 4 black points. Exceeding maximum speed limit holds 6 points. Overtaking from the road shoulder holds 6 points.
WHAT ARE BLACK POINTS? Black points in Dubai are strict penalties implemented to keep drivers from violating traffic rules. The black points system in Dubai works in combination with fixed fines and at times, additional penalties to ensure drivers follow the law for their and general road safety.
Internet censorship
The UAE has been listed as "Under Surveillance" by Reporters Without Borders since 2008. Pornographic sites are banned and so is anti-Islamic and anti-government/anti-police material. The United Arab Emirates censors the Internet using Secure Computing's solution.
What are the Legal implications of cussing in Dubai? According to Article 373 of the UAE Criminal Code, using the F-word in public is illegal because it “disgraces the honor or the modesty” of a person. The maximum penalty for cursing is one year in jail and a fine of up to 10,000 dirhams.
One of the main reasons for the low crime rate in Dubai is the strict law enforcement policies. The Dubai Police Department has a reputation for being one of the most efficient and well-equipped police forces in the world.
If you are moving to Dubai, you can drive using your international driving licence1 until your residence permit is issued, at which point you can apply for a local driving licence. If you are from the one of the following nations, you can transfer your licence to a UAE licence: Australia. Austria.
The maximum speed limit will be 140 kilometres per hour (kph), while the minimum speed limit will be 120 kph for the first two lanes from the left side. Motorists caught driving slower than the minimum speed will be fined AED400.
The maximum speed limit will be 140 kilometres per hour (kph), while the minimum speed limit will be 120 kph for the first two lanes from the left side.
Those exceeding the speed limit by 80 kmph will be fined AED 3,000, slapped with 23 black points and have their car impounded for 60 days. Find list of traffic offences and violations (PDF, 300 KB).
Traffic fines for over speeding in Dubai
Exceeding the maximum speed limit less than 60 km/h over the speed limit results in a fine of AED 1500, 6 black points and vehicle impounding for 15 days.
Poland has the world's highest speed limit which is 140kph on motorways, though the Austrians dabbled with having a 160kph variable limit on motorways in 2006.