There are general speed limits in the country: on small streets – 40 km / h, on main roads – 60-80 km / h, on highways 100-120 km / h. It is prohibited to both exceed the speed limit and drive slower than the established limit, if there is one on a given section of the road.
According to statistics, 90% of fines for tourists arise due to speeding.
- Exceeding the maximum speed by no more than 80 km / h – 3,000 AED ($ 816.8), confiscation of a passenger car for 60 days ($ 2,452).
- Exceeding the maximum speed by more than 40 km / h – 1,000 AED ($ 272.2).
- Exceeding the maximum speed by more than 20 km / h – 600 AED ($ 163).
- Driving through a red light – 1000 AED ($272) and impound (confiscation of the vehicle) for 30 days ($817).
- Dangerous driving and dangerous driving causing damage to public or private property – 2000 AED ($544.5)
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs – the amount of the fine is determined by the court, confiscation of the vehicle for up to 60 days ($2452). Deprivation of driving license.
- Drifting from 8000 AED ($2180) + plus 15000 AED company fine.
- Driving in the desert from 8000 AED ($2180) + plus 15000 AED company fine.
- Smoking in the car 500 AED ($150) + plus 1000 AED company fine.
- Fine for failure to pay parking from 300 AED ($85)
- Fine for parking in the wrong place 1000 AED ($272) + confiscation, which means payment for the parking fine and tow truck.
PLEASE NOTE! THERE ARE NO ERRORS WHEN SPEEDING ON THE ROADS OF ABU DHABI. IF THE SPEED LIMIT IS 100 km/h, THEN THE FINE WILL BE FOR DRIVING 101 km/h.