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Traffic offences (non-DUI)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Art. 36 — driving with a suspended licencePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Imprisonment up to 6 months
Fine
Fine AED 20,000–100,000 and/or

Art. 37 — driving without a licence or with an unrecognised licencePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Imprisonment up to 3 months
Fine
Fine AED 5,000–50,000 and/or

Art. 38 — not stopping (without acceptable excuse) after a traffic accident resulting in injuries; owner failing to provide information identifying the circumstances / responsible person; fleeing police; deliberately colliding with traffic-control / military / security vehicles on dutyPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Imprisonment up to 2 years
Fine
Fine AED 50,000–100,000 and/or

Art. 40 — by his own fault causing the death of a person as a result of using a vehicle on the roadPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Imprisonment (term not specified in article)
Fine
Fine of not less than AED 50,000

Imprisonment and/or fine.

Art. 40 — aggravated fatal driving: jumping a red light; driving under the influence of alcohol / narcotic / psychotropic substance; driving with a suspended or cancelled licence; driving in a flooded valleyPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
Imprisonment: not less than 1 year
Fine
Fine of not less than AED 100,000

Imprisonment and/or fine.

Source

Statute
Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, Arts. 36–38, 40
Official source
Secondary sources (legal-wires summary by article; Gulf News quoting Art. 38 and Art. 40 text) — official text not retrieved
Verification status
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion, licence suspension / vehicle seizure (administrative). If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.