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Dubai: Are you texting or throwing trash out of your car while driving? You might face not only a Dh1,000 fine but also black points on your license. The federal traffic legislation of the United Arab Emirates lists the following traffic violations as having a Dh1,000 fine.

Exceeding the maximum speed limit 

Drivers caught violating the speed limit by up to 50 km/h will be fined Dh1,000. This implies that if the maximum speed restriction on the road - which is displayed on signboards - is 60km/h and you are driving at 110km/h, you will be fined Dh1,000.

Crowding around the scene of an accident 

If you encounter a car accident, do not crowd near the scene. Instead, the best course of action is to use the police emergency line, 999. Crowding at an accident site delays the arrival of ambulances, emergency vehicles, traffic police, and civil defense personnel. The penalty for crowding at accident sites is Dh1,000, according to Abu Dhabi Police. Crowding not only makes it difficult for emergency personnel to perform their duties, but also leads to additional accidents as motorists may attempt to step out of their vehicles to stand near the accident site, or curious pedestrians may attempt to cross roads while oblivious to traffic movement, increasing the risk of run-over accidents.

Overtaking from the 'hard shoulder 

Hard shoulders are lanes on the road's extreme right or left, denoted by yellow lines. Drivers who utilize the hard shoulder to overtake another car may face a Dh1,000 punishment. In 2017, Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning to drivers that the hard shoulder is reserved for ambulances, automobiles that have broken down, and police patrols to reach accident scenes to give immediate help.

Parking in a designated area for People of Determination

Parking in a People of Determination area is penalized by a Dh1,000 fine and six black points.

Not stopping in front of a school bus stop sign 

To guarantee safe and secure crossing of students, all vehicles must stop anytime a school bus displays the stop sign and maintain a distance of no less than five meters. They will be fined Dh1,000 and given 10 black points.

Ignoring a red light

Trying to accelerate past a traffic light just before it turns red is a risky maneuver. You not only imperil your life and the lives of other motorists, but you also face a Dh1,000 punishment. According to UAE Traffic Law, your car will also be held for 30 days, and 12 black points will be recorded on your driving license. In addition to the Federal Traffic Law, each Emirate has its traffic restrictions, which may result in heavier fines being imposed on motorists. In Dubai, for example, releasing a car from impound before the 30-day period costs Dh3,000.

According to Law No. 5 of 2020 on car impoundment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the punishment for running a red light in Abu Dhabi might result in even worse penalties. Those who are caught jumping a red light will be fined Dh1,000 and handed 12 driving penalty points, according to the legislation. Moreover, the car will be imprisoned for 30 days, and Dh50,000 will be required to free it from impoundment. The driver's license will also be suspended for six months. The seized car will be auctioned off if it is not freed within three months.

Trashing from your vehicle 

You might not think twice about tossing a package of snacks or trash outside your car, but doing so can result in a Dh1,000 fine and six black points.

Unexpected and sudden swerve of a vehicle 

Swerves when driving can cause significant accidents and serious injuries. Distracted drivers, according to Abu Dhabi Police, are frequently responsible for a sudden divergence in a car's driving course. Under UAE Traffic Law, the penalty for "sudden diversion of a vehicle" is Dh1,000. Stopping in the middle of the highway

These violations do not apply to vehicles that have broken down in the middle of the road, but if you have stopped your vehicle in the middle of the road for no apparent reason, you will be fined Dh1,000.

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