In 2024, the RTA fined more than 1,200 traffic violations and impounded 77 motorbikes. Violations included riding without headgear and not having a proper license. Headgear consists of a helmet, safety gloves, knee pads, and a reflective vest. Traffic violations are a major factor in lethal road accidents.
High-Alert Areas
Over 11,000 inspections were completed throughout 2024. High-alert areas include Hessa, Zabeel, Jumeirah, Downtown, Mirdif, and Motor City. 44 bikes were impounded for expired registration or being unfit, and 33 E-bikes were impounded for not having suitable licenses and registration.
Public Safety and Awareness
These efforts mark a small step forward in a larger plan to ensure minimum accidents and deaths among motorists in the UAE. To promote public safety and awareness, RTA also conducted awareness workshops and safety campaigns to educate motorists and prevent them from endangering their lives.
Saeed Al Ramsi, Director of Licensing Activities Monitoring at RTA’s Licensing Agency, said, ”The campaigns involved over 11,000 inspections of delivery drivers, vehicles, and facilities. As a result, 44 motorcycles were impounded for being unfit for use or having expired insurance and registration.
Additionally, 33 electric bikes were seized because they lacked the required permits from relevant authorities to operate on the road. Common infractions included failing to comply with public safety requirements, such as wearing protective gear (helmets, gloves, reflective vests, and elbow and knee guards), operating delivery motorcycles without professional training certification, reckless or dangerous driving, and using motorcycles that do not meet approved technical standards.”
How to Avoid These Fines
If you want to be safe from vehicle impoundment and extensive fines, you can follow our instructions to be on the safer side:
- Always use a good-quality helmet.
- Wear a reflective jacket so you are prominent and visible to drivers on the road.
- Regularly replace your brake pads and keep an eye on your tire tread.
- Change your bike’s engine oil regularly to keep the engine in good working condition.
- Make sure your headlights, taillights, and indicators are working correctly and clearly visible.
- Avoid over-speeding, changing lanes frequently, and riding recklessly.
- Avoid traffic light violations.
- Avoid any traffic violations and contribute to road safety for everyone.
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