Targeting major traffic breaches, the UAE Government has revealed a set of stringent policies aimed at a new federal decree law on traffic rules, scheduled for execution on March 29, 2025.

By tackling major infractions including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving with a suspended or unrecognized license, and jaywalking in dangerous places, these regulations provide strong penalties to improve road safety, Penalties for these infractions are especially harsh, indicating UAE's dedication to lower traffic-related hazards and support of safe driving behavior.

The new rule specifies heavy fines for those found driving under the influence of narcotic or psychotropic drugs, With the court requiring a minimum fine of Dh30,000, violators risk fines up to Dh200,000 and jail, Furthermore, repeat offenders face progressively severe penalties: for a first offense, a driver's license may be suspended for at least six months; for a second offense, it may be suspended for at least one year. Should a third offense transpires, the person's driving license will be permanently revoked. Emphasizing the major risk and legal repercussions of drunk driving, these steps seek to discourage drivers from recurring infractions.

Those intoxicated by drinking run a similar set of fines, According to the law, offenders face fines ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh100,000 together with imprisonment. Like charges connected to narcotics, the fines are more severe for repeated offenders. On a first conviction, the court could suspend the offender's driving license for at least three months. The suspension for a second violation runs six months; a third offense will permanently terminate the driver's license. This tiered punishment scheme highlights UAE's emphasis on reducing impaired driving events, among the main causes of traffic accidents.

To increase road safety even more, the new rule also deals with pedestrian conduct, especially jaywalking. People caught crossing roads outside of approved zones will be punished, particularly if their behavior causes a traffic accident. Such infractions might lead to fines ranging from Dh5,000 to Dh10,000 as well as jail. Furthermore, pedestrians crossing roads where the speed limit is 80 km/h or above pay harsher fines since fast-moving cars create more risk. Offenders in these fields could be sentenced to minimum three months in jail and a fine of Dh10,000, or both. These steps are meant to inspire people to follow assigned crossing areas, therefore lowering the possibility of mishaps and so enhancing the safety for all users, including vehicles.

Another major transgression addressed under the new traffic rules is driving with a suspended or unrecognized license, People found driving under a suspension might spend up to three months in jail or pay at least Dh10,000 fines. This control aims to strengthen the power of license suspensions and lower the number of unregistered drivers on the road, therefore encouraging responsible driving and accountability.

The revised traffic rules of the United Arab Emirates show a complete strategy to handle road safety and lower high-risk conduct. Strict fines and jail terms for offenses including impaired driving, jaywalking, and driving without a valid license help the government to lower traffic congestion and increase public safety, The increasing fines for repeat offenders show a focus on responsibility and deter risky behaviors endangering road users. These rules underline the government's will to give the welfare of all road users first priority and complement more general initiatives to establish a safer, more controlled road environment in the UAE.