Summary Along with drivers, now even passengers will face fines for failing to wear seat belts.
DUBAI (Web Desk) - Officials of UAE government on Tuesday have announced new laws aimed at making road journey safer.
As per new rules, all passengers in a car will be required to wear seat belts failing which the driver of the vehicle will be fined Dh400 (11,500 PKR) and slapped with four black points.
10-years-old child can enjoy luxury of siting on front seat but with compulsion of having at least 145cm length.
Some the rules are as follows:
Children up to 4 years of age must be seated in special child seats
Children aged 10 and above can sit in the front seat, but they must be at least 145 cm tall. Earlier, children under 10 years old were not allowed to sit in the front seat of a vehicle and the offense would draw a fine of Dh400 along with 4 black points.
Illegally carrying/transporting passengers now draws a fine of Dh3,000 (up from Dh200), 24 black points instead of 4 black points, and the vehicle will be impounded for one-month instead of seven days.
Driving at 80km/h over the speed limit: Dh3,000 fine, 23 black points, and car impounded for 60 days.
Lack of child safety seat for children up to four years of age: Dh400 fine and four black points.
Driving without a licence plate: Dh3,000 fine, three black points, and vehicle impounded for three months.
Stopping cars on the road and blocking traffic: Dh1,000 fine.
Drivers who litter on the road: Dh1,000 fine and six black points.
