{"id":3584,"date":"2025-04-12T15:04:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T15:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=3584"},"modified":"2025-04-12T15:04:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T15:04:21","slug":"this-simple-road-mistake-may-lead-to-dh10000-penalty-in-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=3584","title":{"rendered":"This simple road mistake may lead to Dh10,000 penalty in UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"
In response to a sharp rise in road safety violations, the United Arab Emirates has introduced stricter penalties to deter jaywalking, following a series of fatal incidents across the country.<\/p>\n

In January 2024 alone, nearly 44,000 people were caught jaywalking in Dubai, with eight pedestrians killed in run-over incidents. Authorities say the practice of crossing roads outside designated areas remains a major safety concern, particularly on high-speed roads.<\/p>\n

According to Gulf News, to tackle the issue, a new traffic law\u2014Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024\u2014came into effect on 29 March, significantly toughening penalties for violators.<\/p>\n

Previously, pedestrians caught crossing from undesignated areas faced a Dh400 fine. Under the updated law, the consequences are more severe, especially in cases where jaywalking leads to accidentAs per Article 7 of the law, which outlines \u201ccontrols for using the road,\u201d<\/p>\n

pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter riders are all prohibited from stopping mid-road or crossing outside designated zones.<\/p>\n

The revised legislation stipulates that:<\/p>\n

Those who cause an accident while jaywalking may face imprisonment and a fine between Dh5,000 and Dh10,000.<\/p>\n

On roads with speed limits of 80 km\/h or more, violators could face a minimum of three months in jail, a fine of at least Dh10,000, or both.<\/p>\n

Offenders may also be held civilly and criminally liable for any consequences arising from their actions.<\/p>\n

Official guidelines for safety<\/p>\n

Authorities are urging the public to use the range of safe pedestrian options provided across the UAE, including subways, footbridges, and smart pedestrian crossings.<\/p>\n

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a list of safety tips to encourage responsible road use:<\/p>\n

1: Avoid distractions at zebra crossings \u2013 do not use phones or wear headphones while crossing.<\/p>\n

2: Always follow pedestrian signals, crossing only when the light is green.<\/p>\n

3: Look both ways, listen carefully, and make eye contact with drivers before stepping onto the road.<\/p>\n

4: Use designated crossing points and footbridges where available.<\/p>\n

5: At night, wear reflective clothing to enhance visibility.<\/p>\n

6: On roads without pavements, walk facing oncoming traffic to spot approaching vehicles.<\/p>\n

7: Officials say the new measures reflect a broader government push to prioritise pedestrian safety and reduce fatalities.<\/p>\n

\u201cCrossing roads from non-designated areas might seem convenient, but it endangers lives,\u201d an RTA spokesperson said. \u201cThese laws are meant to protect everyone on the road.\u201d<\/p>\n

As enforcement of the updated law begins, authorities are expected to launch awareness campaigns and step up monitoring in key areas across the country.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In response to a sharp rise in road safety violations, the United Arab Emirates has introduced stricter penalties to deter jaywalking, following a series of fatal incidents across the country. In January 2024 alone, nearly 44,000 people were caught jaywalking in Dubai, with eight pedestrians killed in run-over incidents. Authorities say the practice of crossing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-english-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3584"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3584\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}