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Traffic Rules in Dubai:

All drivers driving the vehicle should hold a valid driving license that is more than 6 months old (in case less than 6 months old, the driver must additionally possess a license from his/her country of origin that is more than 1 year old).

In case of visit/ tourist/transit visa, the driver must possess an International Driving license along with a local driving license from the country of origin (more than 1 year old).

The minimum age of the driver should be 25 years.

The speed limit on highways varies between 100 to 120 km/h. Interior roads carry speed limits of 40, 60 & 80 km/h.

All highways & some interior roads are controlled by speed radars

Jumping of traffic signal & driving on hard shoulder are considered major traffic offences, and attract heavy fines (including imprisonment & impounding of vehicle).

It is compulsory for all front occupants in a vehicle to wear safety belt.

Children below the age of 12 years are not allowed to occupy the front seats.

Use of cell phone (without hands-free) while driving is a offence liable for being fined.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.

Round-about is prevalent across the UAE. While negotiating the round-about, give way to traffic approaching from the left.

In case of an accident it is mandatory to call the police and obtain a Police Report. If the accident is minor, the vehicle should be immediately moved to the side of the road.

There is no such thing as a dangerous high-speed chase in Dubai.Everyone drives like that.

When you plan to get a new car, ask first about its acceleration from 80 to 160 Km/h (recommended: 3 seconds). Very important if you frequently use the Emirates Road

All directions start with Sheikh Zayed Road, which has no beginning and no end.

If you slow down at a yellow traffic light, you will be rear-ended and then given a ticket by the Dubai Police.

If you are the first one at the intersection, when the light turns green ignore the car honks behind you and count to five to avoid crashing into one of the cars running the red light in cross-traffic.

To ask directions, you must have good knowledge of Urdu.

A trip across town will take a minimum of four hours, although Sheikh Zayed Road has an unposted minimum speed of 150 Km/h.

Hard shoulders on highways are known as the Abu Dhabi express lanes.

The minimum acceptable speed on the Emirates Roadis 160 km/h.

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