FL-21-1995 · Federal
Федеральный закон № 21 от 1995 года о дорожном движении
Federal Law No. (21) of 1995 — Traffic
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72 ст.
Преамбула
on Traffic
We, Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan, President of the United Arab Emirates, − After taking cognizance of the provisional constitution, and − Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 on the functions of ministries and powers of ministers, and laws amending it, and − Federal Law No. (9) of 1984 on Insurance Companies and Agents, and laws amending it, and − Federal Law No. (8) of 1986 on Determining the Axle Cargo for Vehicles which use paved roads belonging to the State, and − Federal Law No. (3) of 1987, on Issuing Penal Law, and − The Federal Law No. (35) of 1992, on issuing Penal Procedures Law, and − According to the presentation made by the Minister of the Interior, approved by the Council of Ministers and ratified by the Supreme Federal Council, We hereby issue the following decree:
Preliminary Provisions
In implementing the provisions of this law, the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings shown opposite to each one of them, unless the text otherwise requires: Licensing Authority : The competent authority in the Emirate for issuance of the vehicles driving licenses, registration thereof and their traffic on the public roads.
Road : Every path opened for the public traffic without the need for special permission and every public place that accommodates the vehicles traffic and allows the public to use thereof whether by a permission or license from a competent authority or by other than that and whether using it with or without consideration.
By a decision of the Minister of Interior, the private places which accommodates the vehicles traffic may be considered of the roads if the owner or in charge of them requests so.
Road stream : Side of the used road wherein the vehicles traffic is allowed.
Road Shoulder : Part of the road adjacent to the road stream of both sides and is intended for the emergency usages.
Road Route : Part of the linear parts to which the road stream is divided and its width allows the traffic of one row of the consecutive vehicles, whether it is has been defined or not by long marks on the road surface including the exit, lane and line.
Licensed Line : Every road determined for the public buses traffic.
Traffic Signs : Everything displayed in the road of signs and boards to alert the road users for controlling the traffic movement and among that the indicative signs for the traffic directions, inhabited places and the distances between them, maximum limits of speed and priorities, parking places, and such signs may be in the form of a monument or posts or painted signs on the road, including the traffic signals or any warning or other controls relating to the traffic organization.
Sidewalk : A part of the road adjacent to the road stream of both sides and is intended for the pedestrians traffic, and the islands located in the middle of the road are considered as the sidewalk.
The Vehicle : Mechanical machine or ordinary bicycle or motorcycle or any other device running on the road with a mechanical power or with any other means including the tractor.
Private Car : The car which is intended for personal usage to transport the passengers and their personal supplies only.
Taxi : The car which is intended for transport of passengers in consideration of a pay and its accommodation shall not exceed fourteen persons.
Tractor : A vehicle of self drive, designed for pulling or pushing trailers or tools or machines.
Trailer : A vehicle which is designed for connection with a mechanical vehicle or tractor.
Semi Trailer : A trailer without a front axis, and is connected in a manner so that a large part of its weight and the weight of its load is carried by the trailer or the mechanical vehicle.
Motorcycle : A vehicle of two wheels or more and equipped with a mechanical engine, and is intended to transport persons or things.
Bicycle : A vehicle of two wheels or more and not equipped with a mechanical engine, and runs with a driven power by its rider and is intended to transport persons.
Wagon : Every vehicle driven or pulled by the human or animal power and used to transport passengers or goods.
Stop : The stop of the vehicle for a period of time and requires the necessity of riding or getting out of the persons or loading or unloading the goods.
Parking : Staying in a place for a long time and other than the stop cases.
High Light : The vehicle's light which is used in lighting the road for long distance ahead the vehicle.
Dim Light : The vehicle's light which is used in lighting the road for short distance so that not to make dazzling for the other vehicles drivers.
Position Lights : The headlights and rear lights of the vehicle which alert its existence and show its width from the front and rear sides.
Tariff : A consideration for transport of the passengers in the public buses and the taxis.
The provisions of this law shall apply to all types of motor-cars and drivers, as well as to pedestrians and animals on public roads.
For the purpose of this law, motor vehicles shall be classified, and any decisions made in accordance with the provisions contained herein shall be as follows:
1. Light Vehicle: A vehicle prepared for transport of persons or goods whose maximum net weight is limited to (2.5) two and a half tons. This group includes saloon cars and motorcycles which are designed or prepared for transportation of goods, regardless of their weight. This group is divided into two types: private and public.
2. Heavy Vehicle: A vehicle prepared for transport of goods whose net weight is over (2.5) two and a half tons. This group is classified into two types : private and public.
3. Bus: A vehicle designed to carry over 14 persons. This group is divided into two types :
a. Light buses, whose maximum capacity is limited to twenty-six passengers excluding the driver.
b. Heavy buses, whose maximum capacity is over twenty-six passengers excluding the driver. All above mentioned types of buses are classified into private and public buses.
4. Tractors and Mechanical Equipment : Vehicles designed for purposes other than transportation of persons and goods. These vehicles are divided into three categories :
a. Equipment running on wheels regardless of their weight.
b. Light vehicles running on wheels, whose maximum net weight is limited to seven and a half tons.
c. Heavy duty vehicles running on wheels, whose maximum weight is over seven and a half tons.
5. Handicapped carriers :
Vehicles whose weight is limited to 250 kg. and which are designed or specially made for the sole use of handicapped persons who are suffering from a physical disability. Motorcars that have been mechanically modified later on to suit the purpose of such use shall not be included in this category.
6. Motorcycles Part One Rules of Traffic Chapter One General Provisions
All users of the road must obey the directions of the policeman in his official uniform, and shall abide by the traffic signs, rules and disciplines laid down for regulation of traffic.
All motor car drivers shall observe the following :
1. He shall give his personal details, and the details of his motorcar to any policeman present at the scene of an accident in which he is involved, causing damage to a human being or an animal or property owned by a third party, and shall offer all possible assistance to provide the necessary aid to those hurt. He shall inform the nearest police-station of such an accident within a maximum period of six hours unless he gives a reasonable excuse for the delay, if no police man is present at the scene of the accident.
2. He shall slow down markedly at any pedestrian crossing which is not controlled by a traffic sign or policeman, or upon changing the direction of his route, and shall stop completely until all pedestrians have crossed the road.
3. He shall allow enough time for pedestrians to cross the road wherever it is possible for them to do so at the street crossing controlled by a traffic sign or policeman, and shall not start driving until the street crossing becomes clear of such pedestrians.
4. He shall not park his motor-car in places where parking is forbidden, and if his stopping on the road becomes an inevitable necessity, he must keep to the right side of the road,
and keep away from road intersections, road crossings, slopes and turns. He must also take all necessary precautions to ensure that he drives safely on the road, he shall not leave the engine running during his absence, and shall turn on signal lights during the period between sunset and sunrise to the degree necessary for other persons to know of its existence.
5. He shall not drive a vehicle which makes a loud noise, and shall not use the horn inside towns except to prevent danger or accidents.
In the absence of a police-man or a trafficsign to control traffic at road-crossings or intersections, the right of way shall be given to vehicles coming from the main road. When all roads or where there is a roundabout, priority shall be given to the vehicle coming from the left side. In all cases, right of way shall be granted in the following order:
1. Official motorcades.
2. Fire trucks while on duty.
3. Vehicles carrying sick and wounded persons, while at work.
4. Military vehicles moving in columns.
5. Police cars using alarm sirens and revolving signal lights.
The road may not be used in a way that leads to hinder the vehicles, persons and animals traffic thereon. The pedestrians may not cross the road stream except from the places allocated for this purpose, and they are prohibited from parking in the road stream. In all cases, the pedestrians may not cross the roads to which the prescribed speed does not exceed eighty kilometers per hour.
No one may place any substance on the road which would cause damage to it or to its users, or cause obstruction to the free movement of traffic thereon.
No one may place any traffic-sign on the road, without the approval of the competent authority, and in accordance with the provisions of the executive regulation of this law.
Chapter Two Obligations of Drivers on the Road
While on the road, each driver must comply with the following :
1. He shall keep his car as close as possible to the right side of the road, according to the direction of the traffic.
2. He must ensure that the road ahead of him is clear and visible before he overtakes a vehicle, a person, an animal or an obstacle. He must indicate his intention to overtake and give warning to the persons whom he intends to overtake by using turn signals and making sure that they have responded to his signal.
3. He shall keep to the extreme right side of the road, in order to grant right of way to other traffic.
4. He shall take the necessary precautions before he turns onto a side road, a curve, a crossroad or an intersection. He shall give the necessary signal to change course, and make sure that he can turn without endangering other users of the road.
5. He shall not overtake a vehicle going in the same direction except from the left side, unless the vehicle in front of him moves to the left in order to take another route, provided that he gives the other driver a necessary signal ensuring that the road is wide enough for him to pass without any risk.
6. He shall not drive a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or the like.
7. He shall not drive it he is under stress that affects his ability to control the vehicle.
8. He shall slow down, or stop if necessary, to enable the passage of a vehicle in front of him which is signalling to turn right or left.
9. He shall not expose pedestrians to danger, and shall stop when necessary to prevent any damage or injury to any user of the road.
10. He shall not exceed the speed limit of the road, taking into consideration the conditions
of the place, the weather, the vehicle and other safety requirements.
11. Subject to the provisions of Federal Law No. (8) of 1986 referred to, he shall not cause damage to the surface of the pavement.
12. He shall not drive the vehicle in reverse unless he makes sure that the road is clear of traffic, and he must judge the distance required for safe turning.
13. He shall abide by the signals of the traffic policeman.
14. He shall use the proper turn signal on the vehicle for turning left or right.
15. He shall turn on the lights of the vehicle between sunset and sunrise and whenever necessary, so that the body of the vehicle may be seen by other drivers.
Chapter Three Obligations of Drivers of Passenger Cars and Drivers of Heavy Duty Vehicles
Subject to the provisions of the preceding articles, the driver of a passenger car shall observe the following:
1. He shall not carry more passengers than the number allowed by the Licensing Authority.
2. He shall prevent passengers from extending their heads or hands out the windows, and shall put a notice to this effect in a prominent place on the bus.
3. He shall turn on the interior lights of the vehicle between sunset and sunrise and whenever necessary.
4. He shall not stop the vehicle to let passengers get on or off except in places where the law permits.
5. He shall not talk with passengers while the bus is in motion, nor allow them to stand or sit next to him.
6. He shall not refuse to take any passenger who is ready to pay the passenger fare, unless all seats of the vehicle are fully occupied.
7. He shall post a prominent sign to show that the vehicle is for hire and showing the number of passengers allowed to be taken on board.
8. He shall put in a prominent place or carry with him, a copy of the passenger fares, in order to show it to passengers whenever it is required.
9. He shall check his vehicle immediately after each trip to search for anything that passengers might have left, and shall turn in whatever he finds within (24) hours to the nearest police station, in return for a receipt.
Subject to the preceding articles, the driver of a heavy duty car shall observe the following :
1. He shall not exceed the load permitted by the Licensing Authority.
2. He shall not carry with him passengers except for the owner of the vehicle and loading and off loading labourers, within the limits provided for in Article (45) under this law.
3. He shall not load the vehicle in a manner that endangers the lives of the public or causes obstruction to traffic.
4. He shall put a red light at the end of the load protruding from the vehicle at night time, and a red ribbon during the daytime.
5. He shall display in printing the net weight of the vehicle, the weight of the load he is permitted to carry, and its gross weight in a legible and visible manner on the body of the vehicle.
6. Truck drivers shall put a cover to prevent sands and materials carried in trucks from falling off.
Part Two Driving Licences and Driving Lessons Chapter One Driving Licences
It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor-car on the road unless he obtains a valid driving licence from the Licensing Authority which entitles him to drive the type of vehicle which he is currently driving. This licence shall be called hereinafter a driving licence. It is also unlawful for any one to allow another person to drive his own car unless he holds a valid driving licence.
The following shall be excluded from applying the provisions of this chapter:
1. Armed forces staff, upon their driving of military vehicles, provided that they should hold permits for that issued by their military authorities.
2. Drivers of the mechanical vehicles which are registered in a foreign country, which are excluded from the provisions of registration and licensing stated herein, upon their driving of the military vehicles, provided that they should hold permits for that issued by the competent authorities in that country or international valid driving licenses allowing to drive such vehicles within the limits of the period which is authorized to them to drive such vehicles and within the limits of the period which is authorized to them to stay in the Country, whether for transit or visit or for specified mission.
3. Holders of the valid international or foreign driving licenses and who are authorized to stay in the Country for other than residence, pursuant to the controls determined by the Minister of Interior in this regard.
The following conditions must be met for issuance the of a driving licence:
1. Under the provisions of Article (3) of this law, a person who applies for a driving licence must be 17 years of age if the licence is to be used for vehicular categories listed in Clause 5 or 6; 18 years for categories listed in Clause (1); 20 years for categories listed in Clauses
(2) and (4); and 21 for those listed in Clause (3).
2. The person who applies for a driving licence must present a medical report from a governmental doctor, or any doctor approved by the licensing authority, showing his medical fitness to drive a vehicle. If the person concerned wears eye glasses or contact lenses for correction of eyesight, he shall be considered medically fit.
3. The applicant shall pass the driving licence provided for in the regulations and decisions issued for enforcement of this law.
The licensing authority shall have the right to grant a driving license to the holder of a valid driving license issued by a foreign country, without effecting what is provided for in clause (3) of Article (15) if the license is issued by one of the excluded countries by a decision of the Minister of Interior, and pursuant to the conditions determined by such decision.
The licensing authority shall issue a driving licence after completion of all necessary procedures, in conformity with the terms and conditions prescribed in this law, and in accordance with the regulations and decisions giving effect thereto. The licensing authority may determine the period of the validity of the driving licence, and it may, upon expiration of the licence validity, ask the holder of the licence to produce proof of his physical fitness before its renewal is approved. With the exception of persons applying for licences under Clause (5) of Article (3) of this law, licences granted to persons aged seventeen to twenty-one shall be issued on a temporary basis, and for one year renewable. A copy may be issued in replacement of a lost or damaged driving licence.
The licensing authority shall have the right to suspend, cancel or refuse to renew any driving licence if it is proved that a licence-holder has lost the capacity or physical fitness to drive the vehicle for which a licence has been issued to him.
Car clubs in the country shall be entitled to issue international traffic books (trip tickets), and international driving licences valid for use in a number of countries. The regulation issued to this effect shall set forth the procedures to be observed in this regard.
Chapter Two Driving Lessons
No person may learn to drive except in accordance with a permit issued by the licensing authority, valid for three renewable months.
No person may teach others to drive motor-cars unless he is authorized to do so by the licensing authority, and possesses a driving licence duly issued to him. Such a person must ensure that he complies with the provisions of this law and decisions issued in execution thereof in the course of teaching, and shall not allow a trainee to drive a vehicle on any road in populated areas unless he is satisfied that a trainee is able to control the vehicle.
Permission to open driving schools may be granted only to national citizens, and after obtaining a licence to this effect from the concerned authority.
The holder of a driving trainee permit may not drive any motor-car carrying passengers other than his instructor, who shall sit next to him. The trainee shall carry the permit with him while driving. The licensing authority shall lay down the rules, conditions and other provisions for teaching/learning of motor-car driving.
Part Three Vehicles Text and Registration Chapter One General Provisions
It shall not be lawful for anyone to drive or allow others to drive any vehicle on a public road unless it is registered and licensed in accordance with the provisions of this law and in compliance with the regulations and decisions giving effect thereto.
The following vehicles shall be excluded from applying the provisions of Article (24):
1. Vehicles of the State's President and Rulers of the Emirates.
2. The vehicles which are registered at the armed forces and bear their numbers.
3. The vehicles of the transit people, visitors and foreign tourists, on the terms determined by the executive regulation of this law.
4. Passenger and goods cars which are registered in any foreign country and which are allowed to visit the Country on the terms and conditions prescribed in the regulations and decisions issued in implementation of the provisions of this law.
5. The vehicles that bear commercial numbers on the terms determined by the executive regulation of this law.
As a condition for the registration or renewal of a licence of any vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this law, it shall be at least covered by third party insurance. Whoever sustains a physical injury resulting from the use of the car shall make a direct claim against the insurer for damages.
Upon application for registration of a motor vehicle, the owner must submit the appropriate application form with the necessary documents showing his personal particulars, and ensuring that his vehicle complies with safety conditions provided for in the regulations and decisions issued for the enforcement of this law. The registration of a vehicle shall be valid for the period set forth in the regulations and decisions giving effect to this law. These regulations and decisions shall determine the terms and conditions for renewal of registration, the information which must be entered in the registration book, and the cases where the licensing authority must be notified of any change in the data and specifications concerning the owner, the vehicle, its export, damage of the vehicle, or loss or damage of the registration book. Said regulations and decisions shall determine the procedures for registration of vehicles belonging to the President's Personal Office and the Emiri Office in each Emirate.
A person may apply for the registration of a private vehicle in his name to the licensing authority in the Emirate where he resides or works. However, persons other than nationals may not apply for registration of public vehicles, nor may they apply for the registration of private trucks unless the applicant proves that the nature of his profession or work justifies the possession of such a vehicle.
The licensing authority may issue a trade licence to a motorcar dealer or to a manufacturer who produces such vehicles. Under this licence, he may test drive any vehicle after its production, or upon importing or exhibiting the vehicle for sale. However, in this case, the vehicle must carry two plate numbers under trial. The executive regulation of this law shall determine the terms and conditions for use and renewal of plates and licences referred to in this Article.
The licensing authority may examine or test drive any vehicle at any time it considers appropriate for protection of the public interest. The owner of a vehicle shall have the right to complain against the result of a test to said authority within ten days, and the decision so made shall be final.
With the exception of vehicles exempted – pursuant to the provisions of this Law – from the registration provisions, and with the exception of the President’s and UAE Rulers’ vehicles, it shall not be permissible to drive any mechanical vehicle unless two number plates bearing its registration number are affixed to it in a visible place, one in the front and another in the back, provided that one rear plate is sufficient for trailers and semi-trailers. The requirements and specifications of the said plates shall be determined pursuant to the decisions issued for the implementation of this Law.
The licensing authority must be notified of any disposition concerning the transfer of the registration of any vehicle within fourteen days by the parties to the disposition. The owner of the licence shall remain liable for obligations resulting from the use of the vehicle until the licence is transferred to the other party.
Without prejudice to the penalties provided for in this law, the licensing authority may suspend, cancel or refuse the renewal of the licence of a vehicle according to the terms and conditions prescribed in the executive regulation of this law.
Chapter Two Technical Conditions For Vehicles And For The Test, Repair, And Use Of Vehicles First: Technical Conditions
Vehicles may not be used on the road unless they are in good working condition and equipped with at least the following:
1. A durable steering wheel with easy and flexible movement.
2. Two effective brake-controls independent from each other, or one effective brake-system that can be applied in two separate ways, one for stopping the vehicle immediately when the other fails to work.
3. A suitable horn for giving audible alarms when necessary.
4. A rear-view mirror fitted in a way that helps the driver to watch the road from the rear.
5. A windscreen made of transparent material that neither changes the shape of visible objects nor yields sharp fragments when broken.
6. A windshield wiper that automatically moves when necessary.
7. A safety belt in accordance with the conditions of use described in the executive regulation.
8. An anti-pollution system and a muffler.
9. A speedometer.
10. An air-inflated spare tire in good condition for use.
11. A fire extinguisher suitable for use in buses, trucks and tankers designed for carrying bulk fuels. Compliance with the requirements and conditions provided for in the regulations and decisions made for enforcement of this law may apply to other vehicles. However, the devices mentioned in Clauses (5), (6) (7) and (10) of this article are not required in motorcycles.
Vehicles shall be fitted with traffic lights which show the width of the vehicle. Lights shall not be concealed or partly hidden by any portion of the vehicle or any load thereof. It shall also be fitted with traffic indicators which show the direction in which it is moving. Trailers shall be fitted with rear lamps and side lamps to show the length of the trailer. Motor cycles shall be equipped with head lights to illuminate the road at night time, and with a tail lamp. If a motor-cycle includes a side cab, it shall be fitted with two side lamps at the front and at the rear. Bicycles shall be fitted with a head light at the front and with a red lamp and a red reflector at the rear. The cab shall be provided with a light which is bright enough to warn other users of the road of its existence at night-time. Conditions and specifications of all lights referred to in this article shall be defined in the regulations and decisions issued for enforcement of this law.
The head lights of a vehicle shall not be switched on unnecessarily when a vehicle is stationary. It is forbidden to use a red lamp at the front of a vehicle or a white lamp which sends out a direct beam at the rear. It is strictly forbidden to use flood lights on a vehicle except for the purpose of spotting parts of a vehicle which are being repaired.
Second: Testing of Motorcars
Motorcars of all kinds shall be technically tested by the licensing authority in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, except for motorcars which are exempted from registration. The body or the colour of a motorcar may not be changed without prior permission from the licensing authority. Following any substantial modification in the engine or body of a motor vehicle, the owner of
a motor vehicle shall apply for a test to be made by the licensing authority.
The vehicles shall be inspected technically upon submission of their registration and licensing applications and renewal of the licenses at the time and place determined by the licensing authority. The inspection, by the consent of the authority, may be made at any other place determined by the license applicant, on the terms determined by the executive regulation of this law. The new make vehicles shall be exempted on the terms determined by the executive regulation of this law. The vehicle owner shall have the right to grieve against the result of the technical inspection by an application to be submitted to the licensing authority within ten days, and its decision about that shall be final.
After issuance of a license for any motor vehicle, the licensing authority may check the vehicle, at any time to ensure protection of the public interest. The owner of the vehicle shall carry out the instructions issued by said authority pursuant to the result of the mechanical test, and shall bring the vehicle for rechecking otherwise, the licensing authority may withdraw or cancel the vehicle's registration.
If the licensing authority is convinced from the examiners' report that a licensed vehicle is not fit for driving, it may give a notice to the owner of the vehicle that he should not use it; said notice must include the deficiencies and defects of the vehicle. In this case the owner of the vehicle shall not use it at all until the vehicle is brought back by him for rechecking, and all such deficiencies and defects have been set right. The licensing authority shall undertake to re-examine the vehicle and allow its owner to use it if required repairs have been completed. However, if the vehicle is brought for checking more than once for completion of the repairs, the owner shall only be liable to pay the test fees for one test only.
Third: Repair of Vehicles
A person or a garage may not carry out the repair of any motor vehicle involved in an accident without the approval of the licensing authority.
No motor vehicle or any part thereof, or any mechanical equipment may be parked on the road for the purpose of repair unless the repair of the vehicle is carried out in a short time and does not cause disruption of traffic.
Chapter Three Special Provisions Concerning Hired Vehicles and Trucks
It is strictly forbidden to give or take on rent private vehicles which are not licensed for the purpose of hiring. It is also forbidden to use such motor vehicles in carrying passengers or cargo for any consideration whatsoever.
No one shall engage in the business of renting cars without obtaining permission from the licensing authority. A bicycle may also not be rented to any one under the age of fifteen years.
Subject to the provisions contained in Article (12) of this law, no truck or lorry may carry any passengers other those employed by the owner of the vehicle, or laborers required for loading or off-loading the cargo. However in all cases, a truck-driver shall not carry more laborers than those needed for the job, as specifically stated in the executive regulation of this law.
Provided that no risk arises from carrying passengers in hired trucks, and that enough seats are available for all passengers, the licensing authority may give permission for any public truck to carry passengers against payment of a fare. However, in all cases it is not allowed for light vehicles to carry more than fifteen passengers and for heavy duty vehicles to carry more thirty passengers.
Public buses which are not provided with a space for luggage shall not carry anything other than hand-held items. Such luggage may not be kept near doors or in any place which is likely to cause trouble to passengers.
Passenger vehicles or trucks should not be overloaded with persons or packages in a manner that causes danger to other passengers, or causes disruption to traffic whether the vehicle is loaded or unloaded, subject to the provisions contained in the executive regulation of this law.
Part Four Punishments and Procedures for Traffic Offences Chapter One Punishments
Anyone committing any of the following deeds shall be punished by prison and by a fine not less than twenty thousand dirhams or by one of the two punishments:
1. Fabrication or imitation of a number plate or usage of fabricated or imitated number plate.
2. Distortion or efface or change of a number plate data along with using the same in what is intended for.
3. Usage or allowance of third parties to use a number plate while he is aware of its distortion
or efface or change.
4. Movement of a number plate from a vehicle to another vehicle without the consent of the licensing authority.
5. Failing to stop without a valid reason at a traffic accident to which he is a party which resulted in injuries to persons.
6. Driving of a vehicle or proceeding with driving thereof on the road while he is under the influence of the alcoholics or drugs and alike.
Anyone driving a vehicle on the road in case being suspended from driving by the order of the court or by the order of the licensing authority shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not more than three months and by a fine not less than five thousand dirhams or by one of the two punishments. Anyone driving a vehicle on the road without a driving license or with a license that does not allow him to drive the same type of the vehicle shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not more than three months and by a fine not less than five thousand dirhams or by one of the two punishments.
Punishment by imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months and by a fine not exceeding Dhs. 6000 (six thousand dirhams) or by either of these two penalties shall be inflicted upon any one who drives a vehicle on the road without holding a driving licence or with a licence issued for driving a different type of vehicle.
Anyone commits any of the following deeds shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not more than one year and by a fine not less than five thousand dirhams or by one of the two punishments:
1. Lending or borrowing or renting or hiring a number plate on the contrary to what the provisions of this law stipulate.
2. The default of the owner of a vehicle which caused a crime or accident in provision of information that he was able to provide and that would detect the circumstances of the crime or the accident or the causing person and would facilitate arresting him.
This Article has been repealed by Article 2 of Federal Law 12 of 2007.
This Article has been repealed by Article 2 of Federal Law 12 of 2007.
This Article has been repealed by Article 2 of Federal Law 12 of 2007.
Anyone who refuses to give his name or address or gives incorrect data to one of the police staff who wears his uniform or presents his official card, when he is asked to do so once he is caught committing a crime that is punishable under the provisions of this law and the regulations and decisions issued in implementation thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not more than three months and by a fine not less than five hundred dirhams and not more than two thousand dirhams or by one of the two punishments.
Without prejudice to the punishments provided for in this chapter, anyone who commits a violation to any other provision of the provisions of this law and the regulations and decisions issued in implementation thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not more than one month and by a fine not less than two hundred dirhams and not more than five hundred dirhams or by one of the two punishments. It shall be considered as a strict action for re-committing a crime that is punishable under the
provisions and the regulations and decisions issued in implementation thereof within one year from the date of committing the crime.
Where the court is satisfied that a person is guilty of a crime related to the driving of a motorcar, it may :
1. Suspend his driving licence for a certain period and deny him the right to obtain a renewed licence for a further period after expiration of the suspended licence.
2. Decide to deprive him of the right to obtain a driving licence for a certain period if he has no licence under the provisions of this law. An order to suspend a licence or take away the right to obtain it shall invalidate the licence and the right to obtain another licence during the period of suspension of or deprivation of the licence. He shall be considered a defaulter of the provisions of this law, whoever applies to obtain a licence contrary to the provisions of this article, and the licence obtained by such contravention shall be considered invalid. Nevertheless, whoever is denied the right to obtain a driving licence may apply to the same court that has convicted him, for cancellation of such a denial, after the lapse of six months from the date of conviction.
Chapter Two Procedures for Traffic Offences
A policeman shall have the right to arrest any driver of a vehicle, if he is caught in the act of committing any of the following offences :
1. Causing death or injury to another person by reason of driving the vehicle.
2. Driving a vehicle carelessly or in a manner that exposes the life of the public to danger.
3. Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any another drug or any substance that causes loss of control over the vehicle.
4. Refusing to give his name or his address or giving a false name or address in the event of the occurrence of any of the crimes referred to in this article.
5. Attempting to escape from the scene of an accident in which he has caused injury to the life of any person or in the event of receiving an order from policeman to stop his vehicle. The provisions of the penal proceedings law shall apply to this case.
A policeman shall have the right to seize any motor vehicle in any of the following cases:
1. If it is found mechanically unfit for plying on the road, if it fails to comply with the requirements of this law concerning license plates or mufflers of if it is driven without brakes or without sufficient lights at night time. In any of such cases, the vehicle shall be prevented from being used until the defects are repaired. Where it needs to be taken to a garage for repair, it shall be towed by a trailer, and it may not be driven until after it becomes fully operational.
2. If a driver has been previously convicted of driving without a valid driving licence, and if the vehicle is spotted again on the road without showing such a licence. In this case the vehicle shall not be returned to its owner except after producing said driving licence.
3. If a vehicle is driven on the road by a person who is not in possession of a driving licence or permit, unless it is exempted from such a requirement. In this case, the vehicle shall only be released to a driver holding a valid driving licence and who is legally authorized to receive said vehicle.
4. If it is used on the road after making substantial changes in the chassis or in the body of the vehicle or in the colour without informing the licensing authority of such changes, as specifically stated in this law.
5. If it is involved in a crime resulting from a traffic accident, in which case the vehicle has to be brought as an evidence to the court.
1. The Minister of Interior shall determine the cases in which the license or the vehicle may be detained.
2. Excluding the punishments provided for herein, the fines prescribed in the violation schedules issued by a decision of the Minister of Interior shall be collected, provided that
they should not exceed three thousand dirhams, and if the violator refuses that, the papers shall be referred to the Public Prosecution, and in case of conviction the judged fine should not be less than half of the prescribed value.
Part Five Fees for Legal Actions and Enforcement of The Law Chapter One Fees
Fees for actions provided for in the law and its executive regulation shall be fixed by a decision of the Council of Ministers, at a maximum rate of Dhs. 3000 (three thousand). Fees shall be received by the Federal Traffic Departments and deposited in the public treasury.
The following vehicles shall be exempted from the registration and licensing fees:
1. The vehicles which are owned by the federal government, local governments and their departments.
2. The vehicles which are used for the agricultural purposes and which are not used as means of transport on the road.
3. The vehicles of the special need people.
4. One vehicle for the holders of the social affairs cards registered in his Emirate.
5. Vehicles of charity foundations.
Vehicles that have not been used for a period of over six months shall be exempted from licence renewal fees during such a period, provided that the owner has notified the licensing authority thereof and delivered the licence or plate numbers of the vehicle to them.
If the registration of a vehicle has been canceled for failure to renew the registration within one year, the vehicle shall not be re-registered until after payment of the registration fees in arrears.
Chapter Two Enforcement of the Law
The Minister of Interior shall determine the forms used to report traffic offences that occur in violation of the rules of the present law.
The licensing authority shall establish the application forms which will be submitted for obtaining licences and permits issued in accordance with the provisions of the present law. A decision on the forms of such licences and permits shall be made by the Minister of Interior.
The licensing authority shall set forth the rules and procedures which it considers necessary for maintaining traffic discipline, reducing the rate of traffic offences, and insuring a better standard of driving. The traffic rules shall apply to pedestrians, drivers, vehicles and animals.
The Minister of Interior shall issue the regulations and decisions required for enforcement of the present law. Until the issuance of such regulations and decisions, the existing rules and decisions shall continue to remain in force.
Valid licences, passes and permits shall remain in force until the expiration of their validity periods. Renewal and replacement of such licences shall be governed by the provisions of the present law.
Any provision in breach of or in contravention with the provisions of the present law shall be considered null and void.
This law shall be published in the Official Gazette, and come into force three months after the date of its publication.
Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan President of the U.A.E.
Issued by us at the Presidential Palace, Dated : 27 Jamad Al Akher, 1416 A.H. Corresponding to 20/11/1995.