The Ministry of Interior has recently announced new traffic rules with tougher penalties. It will be made official soon and will be implemented in all seven emirates.
Here are some of the violations and corresponding penalties:
| Driving at 80km/h over the speed limit for light vehicles | Dh3,000 fine, 23 black points, and car impounded for 60 days |
| Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/hr | Dh2000 fine, 12 black points and vehicle impounded for 30 days |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol | Penalty to be decided by the court, 23 black points and vehicle impounded for 60 days |
| Causing death of others | Penalty to be decided by the court, 23 black points, vehicle impounded for 60 days |
| Causing serious injuries | Penalty to be decided by the court, 23 black points and vehicle impounded for 30 days |
| Jumping a red light for light vehicles | Dh1000 fine, 12 black points and vehicle impounded for 30 days |
| Overtaking on the hard shoulder | Dh1000 fine, 6 black points |
| Driving against traffic | Dh600 fine, 4 black points |
| Failure to fasten seat belt while driving for all passengers | Dh400 fine, 4 black points |
