Avoid Traffic Fines in Dubai as a Self Driver Visitor

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Avoid Traffic Fines in Dubai as a Self Driver
Visitor
Many visitors come to Dubai, simply to drive down
the fantastic roads and enjoy the ride. However,
if you are not familiar with road rules and have
violations the trip may be marred by fines by
the strict traffic police. Car companies in Dubai
offering rental cars to visitors can help you to
avoid traffic fines and also drive safely around
the city. If you plan to rent a car in Dubai,
you will be familiar with driving rules in UAE in
advance. This following updated information for
2020 will help you to enjoy your stay in the city
as you drive more responsibly Common traffic
fines in Dubai visitors should be familiar with.
Safety while travelling to the Middle East It is
easy to get carried away by the smooth roads in
the city! Many people who hire cars in Dubai
tend to get the typical adrenaline rush when they
know they can zoom in the latest models of
automatic sedans or luxury cars. As the city has
grown in the last few years the number of
vehicles, buses and other logistic vans have
increased. Visitors who are not very
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• familiar with the roads get overwhelmed and find
  it difficult to navigate during peak hours.
• Currently, the traffic police have modified
  several road rules and increased fines to keep
  the roads and passengers safe. When you choose
  to drive on your own, ask any of the car rental
  companies in Dubai about the latest rules and
  regulations. For instance, the number of digital
  cameras have increased, and they keep a track of
  all drivers on the road. It is easy to register
  the violations, accidents or even road rage
  during peak hours. The busy city now witnesses
  many tourists during the peak season due to which
  there is additional burden on the traffic police
• Take a tip from the locals and drive carefully
  and more responsibly.
• Avoid the following mistakes while self - driving
  the car
• Dont be in a rush to reach your destination. If
  a mishap occurs and the injured is not hurt,
  then a simple fine has to be paid. If the person
  is hospitalized or dead then the fine is up to
  55, 000 USD.
• As a general rule every visitor needs to keep a
  sharp eye on the road. Avoid
• answering your cell phone or check messages/FB
  posts while waiting for the green light. All
  rental cars have good rear view and front mirrors
  which give an idea to the driver how many
  vehicles are behind
• During the tourist season in January and
  February, when it rains the roads are
• slippery and it is best to drive slowly. And
  think twice about luxury car hire in Dubai in
  advance to avoid costly mistakes.
• If you are tailgating the fine is about 400 AED.
  The fine is 1000 AED with six black points while
  overtaking a hard shoulder.
• Breaking speed limits on any roads will attract a
  fine of 300 AED to 3000 AED (in extreme cases).