This extra fines is meant to discourage risky driving practices endangering life. Among the main offenses that could cause this vehicle seizure are tailgating, using a cell phone while driving, and abrupt deviations endangering road safety.

Following federal traffic rules, offenders already face fines ranging between Dh400 and Dh1,000 as well as four black points on their driving record for these infractions. Now included as an additional deterrent for Dubai drivers is a 30-day impoundment of the car by the new legislation change. This is considered as an attempt to lower careless driving and raise general road safety.

Referring to an official copy of the Official Gazette, It underlines particular criteria and categories for these transgressions. For example, "phone driving" is defined as any sort of distraction brought on by using a mobile device while driving. Drivers found texting or using a phone without hands-free equipment should expect this new, tougher penalty.

Furthermore targeted by the amendment is tailgating, or failing to keep a safe gap between cars. Drivers who fail to provide sufficient room between their vehicle and the one ahead of them run the danger of colliding and face the impoundment penalty as well. Under the new law, sudden deviations or lane changes without signaling—which can harm other automobiles and pedestrians—are also illegal.

Not exempt from these fines are heavy vehicles such trucks and buses. A large vehicle will be seized for thirty days should a driver of one neglect lane discipline, say by swerving between lanes or occupying lanes incorrectly. This rule is absolutely essential to guarantee that bigger vehicles which can inflict more severe damage in collisions follow better road rules.

Apart from the 30-day impoundment for the above major transgressions, the amendment also stipulates a 14-day timeframe for other less severe but nevertheless harmful infractions, Among these are lane indiscipline, reversing in a way that compromises life or property, and driving on a road without checking that it is clear. Drivers who stop their cars in the middle of the road without cause or follow risky overtaking techniques will also be subject to a 14-day vehicle seizure.

Furthermore seized are vehicles lacking the required safety and security systems or whose drivers engage particular technical breaches, including stopping on the road shoulder without an emergency or overtaking from the shoulder. Further grounds for the 14-day impoundment are driving without a license plate or changing the color of a car without first authorization. Under this new rule, a vehicle may also be seized if it is driven in a way that blocks traffic, say by erratic driving or disturbance of the traffic flow.

These new fines complement Dubai's continuous efforts to discourage careless driving, therefore augmenting previous campaigns meant to make the roads safer. For the release of impounded automobiles engaged in more severe traffic offenses, including reckless driving and risking public safety, last year Dubai authorities imposed a high fine of Dh50,000.

The most recent change to Dubai's traffic rules offers a stricter framework meant to discourage drivers from acting carelessly. The authorities want to lower the amount of accidents and guarantee better road safety by impounding automobiles for thirty days for major violations including phone usage while driving, tailgating, and abrupt lane deviations. This strategy holds offenders responsible with heavy fines, therefore reflecting the city's dedication to provide a safer driving environment.

Dubai traffic: 30-day vehicle impoundment for 14 specific driving offences

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