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Transportation & Vehicles

Driving & traffic laws

Driving & traffic laws

Umm Al Quwain Police plays a vital role in ensuring safety and compliance with traffic rules, and they use smart technology to keep traffic violations at a minimum. A system of black dots is applied which would lead to the confiscation of your driving license in order to ensure compliance with traffic laws. In case you violated any of traffic laws and vehicles public parking, you can pay the fines electronically, noting that this method is usually used to pay for minor violations. Umm Al Quwain Police advises all drivers to avoid using the hard shoulder except in emergencies, where you should not use the hard shoulder to take a break or using your mobile phone because this may hinder the movement of ambulances or police.
 
According to the RTA, the emergency situation for drivers is defined as a state of exceptional circumstances, such as, for example, vehicle breakdown or a medical emergency. A fine of 600 dirhams, in addition to the registration of six black dots on the driving licenses, is applicable on drivers who use the hard shoulder. While standing in the hard shoulder without any logical reason will lead to more fines. If your car suffered an accident you will need to have it examined again to test the validity of its use on the roads in line with the rules of Umm Al Quwain Police. Your Auto repair shop will repair your car and let you know whether your vehicle is in need of a re-test of the validity of its use on the roads.