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UAE: New list of fines, violations that can get your car impounded in Ras Al Khaimah

These rules have been put up on an authority's social media platform with the intention of informing motorists of the latest changes

Published: Wed 6 Mar 2024, 2:56 PM

Updated: Thu 7 Mar 2024, 8:44 AM

By
Web Desk

Ras Al Khaimah Police announced new rules pertaining to vehicle impoundment on March 6, 2024, in a bid to inform motorists of the changes in the regulations.

These instances have been put up on Instagram by the authority, with the caption 'Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2024 regarding some cases of vehicle seizure'.

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Take a look at the full list below:

Driving a vehicle without a driving license – for the first offence: 30 days impoundment, Dh3,000 penalty to release vehicle; for repeated violation within the same year: vehicle to be impounded for 60 days, Dh6,000 penalty to release vehicle
Riding a motorcycle or electric bike dangerously – 15 days impoundment, Dh2,000 penalty to release vehicle
Riding a regular bicycle in a way that poses a threat to others – 15 days impoundment, Dh500 penalty to get vehicle back
Loading water without a license – 30 day vehicle impoundment for the first offence, along with a penalty of Dh1,000 to retrieve vehicle; on repeated offence in same year, 60 day impoundment, Dh2,000 to release vehicle
Riding a recreational bike in unauthorised areas or driving it dangerously – 90-day seizure of vehicle with Dh3,000 penalty to retrieve a vehicle
Participating in a procession – penalty ranges from Dh1,000 to Dh10,000 dirhams, as indicated by the decision of the Commander-in-Chief or between 15 and 120 days of vehicle impoundment
Racing on the road without prior police clearance can fetch violators a penalty of Dh10,000 or receive 90 days of vehicle impoundment
Racing on the road without a license plate or with a fake one – 120 days vehicle impoundment, Dh20,000 to retrieve
Parading in sandy, coastal, or tourist areas that endangers lives – vehicle to be impounded for 120 days, Dh10,000 to retrieve the vehicle
Posting or re-posting a vehicle committing a traffic violation – vehicle impoundment for 60 days, Dh5,000 to retrieve
Counterfeiting number plates – 60-day impoundment, Dh5,000 for retrieval
Covering number plate – 30-days impoundment, Dh5,000 for retrieval
Place reflective stickers on the vehicle or shade it while moving or standing – 30 days of vehicle impoundment, Dh3,000 penalty to release vehicle
Modifying a vehicle to increase speed or noise – 60 days of vehicle impoundment with Dh5,000 penalty to release it
Intentionally hitting a police vehicle – Vehicle to be impounded 120 days with a penalty of Dh10,000 to release the vehicle
Driving a motor vehicle in a condition that damages the environment or in tourist areas – Vehicle to be impounded for 30 days, penalty for Dh3,000 to release vehicle; for a repeated offence: 60 days impoundment, Dh6,000 penalty for release
Parking a vehicle at construction sites without reason – for first offence: 30-day impoundment, Dh3,000 for vehicle retrieval; for repeated offence: 60-day impoundment, Dh6,000 penalty to release vehicle
The value of fines imposed exceeds Dh10,000 – 30 days impoundment, to retrieve the vehicle, the owner must pay the due fines
In cases that have been determined by the Commander-in-Chief, a vehicle can be impounded for not more than 60 days and a penalty of no more than Dh5,000 can be imposed
Display vehicles for sale in other countries – 10 days of vehicle impoundment or to retrieve the vehicle Dh1,000 penalty
Violation of any of the electronic cases determined by the Commander-in-Chief – the vehicle must be impounded for the earlier ruled, or pay a penalty between Dh100 and Dh5,000.
Abandoned vehicles will be impounded for 15 days, to retrieve the same violators must pay Dh1,000.