Dubai Police's new traffic fine: Dh200 for wearing shades at night

Dubai Traffic Police has recommended a list of stringent measures, including imposing fines, to rope in traffic offenders. Once the ministry approves them, you will be fined for sporting sunglasses and driving at night or even refusing to co-operate with cops. You could also be fined if the rear lights of your vehicle is not functioning.

A study by the Dubai Traffic Police has suggested 14 amendments to the Federal Traffic Law, adding new offences and increasing fines on offenders, according to Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zaffin, Director of Dubai Traffic Department.

The UAE’s Ministry of the Interior is considering the amendments and is expected to take a decision on them in the next few months.

Among the suggested amendments, the department is introducing a new offence called ‘neglect and lack of attention’ which will invite a fine of Dh400.

Another new offence proposed to be added is ‘driving a vehicle in a manner considered to be a threat’. The fine in this case will be Dh1,000.

Those wearing sunglasses while driving at night are to be fined Dh500