Traffic fines in UAE revised for 2025; stricter penalties introduced - see details
Key highlights
- Traffic rules revised in the UAE for 2025
- New stricter traffic fines introduced
- The new rules will be implemented from March
UAE is known for its extreme road safety measures and implementation of traffic rules. However, the growing traffic volume has increased the potential risk of mishaps. Hence, new traffic rules for 2025 have been implemented in the UAE, starting from March 2025. Read the complete details of the new traffic rules changes and traffic fines below.
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UAE traffic rules update 2025 details
To make the UAE roads even safer, the new traffic rules aim towards stricter penalties for drivers to jaywalkers. The new updates are as follows:
1. Driving age lowered to 17
While age is a crucial factor, the UAE has revised the driving license age from 18 to 17 now. In 2025, individuals with 17 or above will be able to appear for driving tests and obtain a driving license in the UAE.
2. Jaywalking penalty increased
Jaywalking has been a serious offence in the UAE. However, it is often found that people cross the roads in undesignated areas, leading to accidents. From 2025, jaywalking in the UAE will attract fines ranging from AED 400 to AED 10,000; even including jail time in case of serious mishaps.
3. Stricter fines for driving under the influence
UAE's traffic agencies will be imposing hefty fines for drunk driving, ranging from AED 20,000 to AED 100,000. Depending on the severity, the license can be suspended from 3 months to a permanent suspension.
Also, if a driver is found driving under substance abuse, can be imposed a traffic fine ranging from AED 30,000 to AED 200,000 and even imprisonment as well as license suspension.
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4. Hit-and-run penalties
The fine for fleeing an accident scene will result in a fine ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 100,000 along with driving license suspension as well as jail time as per the severity.
5. Driving without a valid license
If a driver is found driving a vehicle without a valid license will now result in a fine of AED 10,000 as well as imprisonment. In case of a repeated offense or using an unrecognized foreign license, the fine can be up to AED 50,000.
6. Tampering license plates
If a vehicle is found using tampered or damaged license plates, the traffic police can fine the driver up to AED 20,000 as well as imprisonment.
7. Death due to negligent driving
If a driver causes a fatal accident due to negligent driving, the imposed fine will be between AED 50,000 to AED 100,000; even leading to imprisonment.
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Our verdict
Public safety has been a top priority for the UAE traffic rule management agencies. The implementation of strict traffic fines ensures that no loss of life occurs on the roads. The newly revised traffic rules for 2025 aim to enhance road safety in the UAE. Tell us what you think about the new traffic fines and rules for 2025 in the comments below.
Key highlights
- Traffic rules revised in the UAE for 2025
- New stricter traffic fines introduced
- The new rules will be implemented from March
UAE is known for its extreme road safety measures and implementation of traffic rules. However, the growing traffic volume has increased the potential risk of mishaps. Hence, new traffic rules for 2025 have been implemented in the UAE, starting from March 2025. Read the complete details of the new traffic rules changes and traffic fines below.
Moreover, if you're searching for a used car in UAE, look no further. CARS24 second-hand cars offer the best quality pre-owned cars in the Emirates.
Also read: Kia Syros debuts globally: see design, features, engine, specs, mileage, photos
UAE traffic rules update 2025 details
To make the UAE roads even safer, the new traffic rules aim towards stricter penalties for drivers to jaywalkers. The new updates are as follows:
1. Driving age lowered to 17
While age is a crucial factor, the UAE has revised the driving license age from 18 to 17 now. In 2025, individuals with 17 or above will be able to appear for driving tests and obtain a driving license in the UAE.
2. Jaywalking penalty increased
Jaywalking has been a serious offence in the UAE. However, it is often found that people cross the roads in undesignated areas, leading to accidents. From 2025, jaywalking in the UAE will attract fines ranging from AED 400 to AED 10,000; even including jail time in case of serious mishaps.
3. Stricter fines for driving under the influence
UAE's traffic agencies will be imposing hefty fines for drunk driving, ranging from AED 20,000 to AED 100,000. Depending on the severity, the license can be suspended from 3 months to a permanent suspension.
Also, if a driver is found driving under substance abuse, can be imposed a traffic fine ranging from AED 30,000 to AED 200,000 and even imprisonment as well as license suspension.
Also read: Top 5 tips to get high resale value for your used car in UAE
4. Hit-and-run penalties
The fine for fleeing an accident scene will result in a fine ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 100,000 along with driving license suspension as well as jail time as per the severity.
5. Driving without a valid license
If a driver is found driving a vehicle without a valid license will now result in a fine of AED 10,000 as well as imprisonment. In case of a repeated offense or using an unrecognized foreign license, the fine can be up to AED 50,000.
6. Tampering license plates
If a vehicle is found using tampered or damaged license plates, the traffic police can fine the driver up to AED 20,000 as well as imprisonment.
7. Death due to negligent driving
If a driver causes a fatal accident due to negligent driving, the imposed fine will be between AED 50,000 to AED 100,000; even leading to imprisonment.
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Our verdict
Public safety has been a top priority for the UAE traffic rule management agencies. The implementation of strict traffic fines ensures that no loss of life occurs on the roads. The newly revised traffic rules for 2025 aim to enhance road safety in the UAE. Tell us what you think about the new traffic fines and rules for 2025 in the comments below.
