How to stay clear of a Dh2,000 traffic fine on National Day
Ajman Police release a list of dos and don’ts for motorists to observe on the day The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police has announced guidelines for decorating vehicles for National Day celebrations from November 23 to December 6.
Before jumping onto the bandwagon of those decking their cars in uber-cool colours and flags for the UAE’s 47th National Day celebrations, there are a few rules you might want to keep in mind.
Ajman Police yesterday warned motorists about how vehicle decorations and driving dangerously can result in a hefty Dh2,000 fine, 23 black points and a vehicle being impounded for 60 days.
Motorists were also cautioned against parking in the middle of the road.
Stopping at a taxi or bus stop will result in a Dh1,000 fine and six black points.
Vehicles that have been modified for speed or to raise the car’s noise levels will result in owners getting a Dh2,000 fine and 12 black points.
“It is prohibited for drivers to hold their own rallies [or] to ride horses or camels on the roads,” said Ajman Police, adding that such violations will attract a Dh500 fine, four black points and where a car is involved, impoundment for 15 days.
Only official rallies will allowed on public roads.
The 47th UAE National Day on December 2 will be held under the slogan ‘This is Zayed. This is the UAE’.
Celebrations will include performances at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. be ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Impounding of the vehicle for one month Fine of Dh1,000
12 black points
Tinting windshield is not allowed No tinting of the driver’s window
xxxChanging the vehicle’s colour is not allowed Passengers in the vehicle should not exceed the prescribed number. Passengers should not dangle their arms or head out of the car No covering the front and back licence plates
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