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School Zones Safely: UAE’s 7 Vital Traffic Regulations and Speed Limits

Regulations and Fines for School Zone Violations

As schools gear up to welcome students in two weeks, motorists must be vigilant and adhere to UAE’s traffic rules, especially within school zones, to ensure road safety.

Speed Limits and Fines: Speed limits in UAE’s school zones range from 30 to 40 km/hour. Motorists violating these limits face fines ranging from AED 300 to AED 3,000.

  • Abu Dhabi: Maintain a maximum speed of 30 km/hour.
  • Dubai and Sharjah: Limits vary between 30 and 40 km/hour.
  • Sharjah’s residential areas: Speed limits between 25 to 40 km/hour.
school zone sign in the UAE, emphasizing the importance of road safety near schools."

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School Zones: UAE’s Vital Traffic Regulations and Speed Limits

Violations incur fines as follows:

  • AED 300 for exceeding the limit by up to 20 km/hour.
  • AED 600 for exceeding the limit by up to 30 km/hour.
  • AED 700 for exceeding the limit by up to 40 km/hour.
  • AED 1,000 for exceeding the limit by up to 50 km/hour.
  • AED 1,500 + 6 black points, 15-day vehicle confiscation for exceeding the limit by up to 60 km/hour.
  • AED 2,000 + 12 black points, 30-day vehicle confiscation for exceeding the limit by more than 60 km/hour.
  • AED 3,000 + 23 black points, 60-day vehicle confiscation for exceeding the limit by up to 80 km/hour.

School Bus Safety: Heed school bus stop signs. Stop completely and maintain a 5-meter distance for safe student crossing. Violation results in an AED 1,000 fine and 10 black points.

Mobile Phone Usage: Avoid mobile phone use while driving. Offenders face an AED 800 fine and 4 black points.

Reserved Parking Violation:
Illegally parking in spaces for People of Determination attracts an AED 1,000 fine and 6 black points.

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Road Safety Tips:

  • Dubai’s RTA advises parents to teach kids road safety.
  • Effective time management helps ease traffic congestion.
  • Emoji signs remind drivers to maintain safe speeds in school zones.

Ensuring a secure environment for school children is a collective duty. Parents should impart road safety knowledge, plan school runs, and depart early to ensure smoother traffic. The RTA’s green smiling face emoji signs serve as positive reminders for responsible driving.

As schools reopen, strict compliance with speed limits and traffic regulations within school zones is vital. Motorists contribute to the safety of young students by adhering to these rules, creating a safer road environment for everyone.

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