As per a recent news Sanjay Rizvi a Dubai resident had to pay DH50,000 fine and release his Tesla Sedan from an impound of one month after he jumped a red light. The incident took place in October last year after Rzivi was entering a junction that lead to Ali Khail Road.
What Rzivi went through has been the case of many motorists who have been levied with heavy fines while driving In Dubai. UAE authorities have strict codes regarding traffic violations. Often traffic violators face penalties, Vehicle confiscation and possible Prosecution on violating traffic laws.
Just last week violators of Sharjah got served with heavy penalties for impounded vehicles. Several motorists were handed fines for reckless driving and riding motorcycle in restricted areas. A motorist has to pay Dh 20,000 to have the vehicle rereleased after the Impoundment. And beyond that if an impounded vehicle is not claimed in three months the vehicle is auctioned in Ras Al Khaimah. Some motorists complained how the fines along with the fees to take the vehicle out of impound lot would be more than their vehicle itself.
Hefty Fines To Be In line With New law Changes.
Citizens spoke on the matter and depicted how the newly levied hefty fines fall in line with the overall ideology of the traffic police. Since UAE is set to pass a new law that would lower the age to acquire a driving License, While the age for obtaining a license right now is 18 it would soon be established at 17. This would make Dubai to be the first city in GCC to reduce the legal driving age to 17. The amendment is a part of the overall ideology of the federal law to keep up with the rapid evolution of transportation worldwide.
New Changes By The UAE Constabulary .
Jay walking Penalty – Jay walking has overtime become a major issue in UAE, Users often cross roads in undesignated areas, leading to accidents. From now on jaywalking would attract a fine of about AED 400 to even 10,000 AED. Beyond this the punishments could be extended to jailtime if the offence is of a serious accord.
Driving Age lowered to 17
UAE has decided to reduce the permissible driving age from 18 to 17. In 2025 individuals that are 17 or above would be able to appear for driving tests and obtain driving license in the UAE.
Phil Clarke, director of road safety and enforcement at 4E Road Safety and Transport Consultants, said: “Any deterrent to drivers committing violations should be welcomed. However, severe penalties alone will not address all bad driver behaviour and may not deter some drivers who believe that the risk of being caught is low.”
Clarked said: “Vehicle impounding is limited in value if drivers have access to more than one vehicle. Robust and consistent enforcement is required to underpin any legislation. Driving licence suspension and very severe consequences for breaching a suspension may be more effective than vehicle impounding.”
