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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
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.