{"id":15124,"date":"2021-08-10T13:23:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T13:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=15124"},"modified":"2022-03-31T07:04:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T07:04:28","slug":"hard-shoulder-driving-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/hard-shoulder-driving-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Rules for Hard Shoulder Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The UAE boasts one of the best road networks in the world, and a well-implemented set of rules and regulations to ensure safety. If you aren\u2019t familiar with the traffic laws of the country, you can end up with hefty fines and penalties. There are laws regarding hard shoulder driving as well. Drivers misusing the hard shoulder lane or breaking any other law when driving hard shoulder are subjected to heavy fines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s find out all about driving hard shoulder rules and regulations in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Hard Shoulder in Driving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hard shoulder is a narrow lane that allows vehicles to stop safely in an emergency. Besides, it also provides a path to ambulances, fire trucks and police vans so that they can react quickly in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, many drivers misuse the lane, which sometimes results in collisions and accidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard shoulder driving is one of the lesser-known driving offences in Dubai<\/a>. The UAE traffic authorities impose serious fines and penalties to prevent hard shoulder driving and emergency vehicle blocking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rules for Hard Shoulder Driving in the UAE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hard shoulder driving in the UAE carries a fine of AED 1,000<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hard shoulders are not just for driving or passing; it is the part of the road that is only for unexpected stops in very specific situations. The hard shoulder driving lane in the UAE is also known as a blind area. Accidents caused by passing on the hard shoulder are the most fatal. Such incidents on highways often prove fatal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving unnecessarily on the hard shoulder in the UAE is absolutely prohibited and carries a fine of AED 1,000. The government has also imposed the black points system. First-time offenders will get six penalty points for driving on the hard shoulder each time they break the rule. Besides, vehicles will also be impounded for 30 days. The driving license of the offender will also be revoked if it happens in the same year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fine is also valid if you are caught overtaking and blocking emergency vehicles from the hard shoulder. However, you will receive four black points on the license. Even though the penalty is less severe, it is still sufficient to discourage drivers.\u00a0This is why making a way for emergency vehicles in the UAE<\/a> is important to avoid fines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you have a flat tire or another car issue, do not stand after pulling the car on the hard shoulder. Instead, you can get behind the safety barrier and call the emergency helpline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Use the Hard Shoulder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Do not use the hard shoulder to park your vehicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n