Fines are typically imposed in the UAE for traffic violations according to the Federal Law No. 21 of 1995 Concerning Traffic and its amendments (‘Traffic Law’).
Traffic Violations:
The list of fines for traffic violations is often updated annually and regularly published by all emirates. The list provides the traffic fines for different categories of traffic offences, such as driving without a valid license, exceeding the speed limit, improper parking etc.
However, for a certain category of traffic offences, the penalties are adjudged by the UAE courts and may include imprisonment and fines. These include offences related to:
Driving under the influence of alcohol
Driving under the influence of drugs or any other narcotic substances
Causing someone’s death
Causing a serious accident or injuries
When it comes to sharing traffic fines between spouses or assigning the liability of the traffic fine incurred by one spouse to the other, such financial feuds are often experienced by a divorcing couple. Some such financial disputes may thus be part of court disputes or even of out-court settlements. However, when it comes to the law, it does not require one spouse to bear the responsibility for the traffic violations committed by the other. Traffic penalties are personal in nature and have to be discharged by the person committing the same.
For instance, black points are directly imposed on the driver’s license for traffic violations. E.g: Speeding above the maximum speed limit by 30 km/h to 50 km/h will invite-only fines. However, exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h will invite black points on the license of the driver. The maximum number of black points that can be accumulated on your driving license is 24, and fines are imposed for each such violation. If the number of black points acquired on a license reaches 24 in number, then the license may be confiscated.
UAE enforces strict traffic laws in order to further its goal for safer roads. While minor traffic violations might invite-only fines, for the more serious traffic violations, stricter penalties, including jail terms can be imposed, especially when the safety of others is put at risk.
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