15 Things to keep in mind while driving in Dubai UAE

Documentation for residents

If you are a resident of the United Arab Emirates, you should be in possession of your valid driving license as well as all the required documentation for your car. It is also advisable for you to have your Emirates ID on you at all times in case of any legal issues or any procedures post rule breaking.

Documentation for non-residents

If you are not a resident of the United Arab Emirates, you should have with you your valid national driving license, provided that your country comes in the list of countries that allow their citizens to use their National driving license while in the United Arab Emirates. Along with your license, you might or might not need written consent of your country's Embassy in Dubai. For that, you might have to do some research on your end.

Minimum age and rules for children

The driver must be at least 18 years of age or older with possession of a valid driving license. It is also mandatory to have all the relevant insurance documents for your car with you at all times while driving. Children younger than 13 years of age are prohibited from sitting in the front seat and children between the ages of 4 and eight should sit on the booster seat.

Stay on the right side of the lane

It is imperative that you stay on the right side of the road at all times under all circumstances. Vehicles are driven on the right side of the road in Dubai, and this is something that you should know about if you are traveling in Dubai. This is done in order to maintain road safety, and in order to have a very clear roadmap on the traffic in order to avoid traffic jams. The road system in Dubai is excellent. If you follow it keeping all the laws in mind, driving is effective. When you are driving following all the laws, you should have no problems at all- and you should get to your destination in time, and with safety.

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No smoking and drinking

There is a black point system that is followed in order to keep track of the infractions on your license in Dubai. If 24 points are gained in the duration of 12 months in total, your driving license can be revoked for a period of at least three months (or more). If you have consumed alcohol and you have been driving, then you can take a taxi or some other transportation in order to go home. If you do not do that, you will incur 24 points. And your car will be confiscated. Not only that, you will have to undergo court proceedings for the same as well.

No driving under the influence or possession of drugs/unlicensed ammunition

Dubai is a place that values good ethics, and a ban on different kind of drugs is implemented and maintained with extreme measures. In addition to alcohol and smoking, if you are found either in possession of any drug or having any drugs in your system while driving, you will be penalized heavily, and you will incur severe legal problems. Same in the case of unlicensed ammunition.

No speeding

For every road in Dubai, you will find self-explanatory instructions on the speed limits. You are to follow these speed limits under all circumstances, and if you break the law, you will be severely penalized. These include arrests, confiscation of your license and more. This is a place that values road safety and deploys extreme measures to maintain their road laws.

No running lights

They are traffic signals that have been introduced all over Dubai for the purposes of tram safety. Penalties have also been introduced in case someone is found running these lights, especially at Tram junctions. So, it is probably a good idea just to wait it out and not to run a red light as it will incur points on your license, as well as penalties.

What to do in case of an accident

Any accident- no matter how big or small, should be reported to the police immediately in order for them to have access to the scene and deploy countermeasures accordingly. This is also done so that the police can access an issue a pink or a green slip wherever necessary. The green slip is used in case a claim is necessary and is required for the insurance companies in question

Car papers

All your car papers need to be legit and valid- from your basic documentation, license and other things to your ‘pollution certificate’ and what not. Any infractions might cause a number of problems here- from the license being nullified to penalties, etc.

Seat belts are compulsory

Seat belts are a must- and not just for the driver, but also for the passenger. If you are not wearing a seat belt, you will be penalized heavily. Needless to say, multiple infractions can lead to serious legal issues. Dubai values the safety of its citizens and rules like this one are maintained with extreme precautions to make sure things run smoothly.

No cell phones

Driving while talking over the phone, in Dubai, comes under a legal infraction and is punishable, so it is probably not a goo

d idea to use earphones or the cell phone in hand. However, if you really do have to take an important call, you can use the handsfree feature of your phone. That won’t be distracting and might not be such a big problem as well.

The use of horn

The use of the horn is generally considered as rude while in The United Arab Emirates. This is a peaceful place that values a calm environment. Do not use the horn, until absolutely necessary. While this little detail is not exactly in the law rulebook, common courtesy is well-respected and should be maintained in a place like Dubai, which demands it.

Drive slowly around residential areas, schools, etc

Around different residential areas, schools etc, you will find numerous signs that advise you on the speed limits. These signs should be followed in order to help people be safe, especially around areas like hospitals, schools, residential areas and what not.