Most Common Traffic Fines in Dubai and How to Avoid Them

The rules of the road are established for the safety of all road users. Whether pedestrian or driver, young or old, male or female, we all have to obey these rules. When these rules are broken it usually carry punishment attached to them. Fines are a conventional means of punishing traffic offenders. Here are some common traffic violations that attract penalties.

Common Traffic Violations

• Swerving suddenly: When there is a need to turn or switch lanes, some drivers don’t wait for the designated points for such action. Instead, they turn or swerve wherever they spot space.
• Not leaving sufficient space between vehicles: There is an appropriate amount of distance required to be maintained between vehicles on the road. This distance creates a “wiggle room” in case of an emergency. Some drivers completely disregard the safety of themselves and others and drive in close proximity to other vehicles.
• Not wearing seat belts: Seat belts are made to keep drivers and passengers safe. Not wearing your seat belt is a sign of an irresponsible driver or passenger. Such behavior has no place on the road.
• Disobeying traffic signal: Traffic signals control, direct and regulate the movement of all vehicles. The signs ensure an orderly road organization and violating these signs can lead to accidents which result in fatal casualties.
• Driving at night without traffic light: Driving at night with no traffic light is a dangerous act. This is because indicators are required to show other drivers the path which you intend to follow or the action which you intend to take.