{"id":92507,"date":"2023-08-02T13:32:08","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T13:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=92507"},"modified":"2026-03-04T23:31:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T23:31:22","slug":"traffic-fines-rules-driving-school-areas-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/traffic-fines-rules-driving-school-areas-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Rules That Citizens Must Follow Around School Areas in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#h-over-speeding\">Over Speeding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-using-a-mobile-phone\">Using a Mobile Phone<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-allowing-kid-under-10-year-old-to-sit-on-front-seat\">Allowing Kids Under 10 in Front Seat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ignoring-the-school-bus-stop-sign\">Ignoring the School Bus Stop Sign <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-driving-or-reversing-dangerously\">Driving or Reversing Dangerously <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-parking-inaccurately\">Parking Inaccurately<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe driving is of paramount importance in any area, especially in a school zone. Dubai Police have implemented traffic safety rules and fines in case of violations while driving around school areas. Do you know that not following speed limits in school zones can result in <strong>AED 300<\/strong> to <strong>AED 3,000<\/strong> traffic fines?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go through the complete set of Dubai traffic fines and rules when driving in school areas. Some of these rules can also lead to vehicle impoundment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dubai-police-traffic-fines-for-school-zones\">Dubai Police Traffic Fines for School Zones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The authorities in Dubai have implemented traffic regulations that every responsible citizen must follow when traversing the roads surrounding school premises. These rules help maintain smooth traffic flow and prioritise the safety of pedestrians, students, and motorists alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/dubai-traffic-fines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai traffic fines<\/a> and rules when driving in school areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-over-speeding\">Over Speeding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"over speeding traffic fine in Dubai school zone\" class=\"wp-image-92608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222658\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-2-1-8-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Speeding more than 30 km\/h can cost you a traffic fine in a school zone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/uae-speed-limits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UAE speed limits<\/a> for various areas. Speaking of that, speed limits in school zones vary from <strong>30 km\/h<\/strong> to <strong>40 km\/h<\/strong>. If the driver goes above the speed limit in Dubai school areas, they can receive a fine of <strong>AED 300<\/strong> to <strong>AED 3000<\/strong>, depending on the offence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible vehicle and driving licence confiscation can also come into play if the drivers exceed the speed limit by more than <strong>60 km\/h<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-a-mobile-phone\">Using a Mobile Phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest distractions while driving is mobile phone usage. If the driver diverts attention, an accident may occur. Therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/defensive-driving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defensive driving techniques<\/a> can help you avoid these accidents. Moreover, it can help you avoid a list of traffic fines in Dubai. For instance, using a mobile phone can get you a fine of up to <strong>AED 800<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-allowing-kid-under-10-year-old-to-sit-on-front-seat\">Allowing Kid Under 10-Year-Old to Sit on Front Seat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the traffic fines and rules when driving around school areas in Dubai or regularly, a motorist can get a fine of up to <strong>AED 400<\/strong> for seating a child under <strong>ten years<\/strong> or <strong>145 centimetres<\/strong> on the front seat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, when dropping off or picking up your child to and from school, ensure that they are seated in the back seats. Motorists must ensure that children wear seat belts to avoid any fines. Moreover, they can follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/child-car-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safety tips for children in a car<\/a>. That said, it will help avoid Dubai traffic fines when driving in school areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ignoring-the-school-bus-stop-sign\">Ignoring the School Bus Stop Sign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"school buses stop sign penalty\" class=\"wp-image-92609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222730\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-1-1-8-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>If a motorist doesn&#8217;t stop when the school buses indicate a sign, they can be fined up to AED 1000 and 10 black points<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>School buses in Dubai have extended stop signs indicating that the children are picked up or dropped off. Any vehicle approaching the school bus must stop at a distance of five metres on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This stop sign has radars to detect the vehicle that is not stopping. The motorists not stopping will be charged a fine of <strong>AED 1,000<\/strong> and <strong>10 black points<\/strong> on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/dubai-driving-licence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai driving licence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-driving-or-reversing-dangerously\">Driving or Reversing Dangerously<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rearview-mirror-cars-importance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using rear cameras and rear-view mirrors<\/a> can help reverse the car safely. Reversing the car without any caution can harm the children nearby. Therefore, drivers must check the surroundings and reverse slowly. That said, they may incur a fine of <strong>AED 500 <\/strong>and <strong>four black points <\/strong>for reversing the car dangerously according to the Dubai traffic fines and rules in school areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parking-inaccurately\">Parking Inaccurately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"school parking zones in dubai\" class=\"wp-image-92614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01223038\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-3-1-8-23-3-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Only five minutes of parking is allowed at the school opening and closing times<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking the car in a non-designated area can result in a traffic fine. Double parking in school zones or parking on the pavement is illegal because it disrupts the traffic flow. The fine for double parking in marked areas or parking on footpaths in controlled areas is <strong>AED 200<\/strong>. You can learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-parking-dubai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car parking in Dubai<\/a> to avoid any fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-not-providing-way-to-pedestrians\">Not Providing Way to Pedestrians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"not giving way to pedestrians in school zones can cost AED 500\" class=\"wp-image-92610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/01222757\/dubai-traffic-fines-rules-when-driving-in-school-areas-_-Body-5-1-8-23-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Dangerous driving and not giving way to pedestrians can cause problems for the drivers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>School zones have pedestrian crossings to allow students and staff members to cross the road safely. If a motorist doesn\u2019t give way to pedestrians, they can incur a Dubai traffic fine of <strong>AED 500<\/strong> when driving around the school areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the speed limit in Dubai school zones?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The speed limit in school zones in Dubai is between 30 km\/h and 40 km\/h. Exceeding it can result in fines ranging from AED 300 to AED 3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if I exceed the speed limit by more than 60 km\/h in school areas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you exceed the limit by over 60 km\/h, you may face a heavy fine, black points, and possible vehicle or driving licence confiscation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is double parking allowed near schools in Dubai?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Double parking or parking in non-designated areas near schools can result in a fine of AED 200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These were all the Dubai traffic fines and rules when driving in school areas. When you buy a new or <a href=\"http:\/\/dubai.dubizzle.com\/motors\/used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">used car in Dubai<\/a>, you are responsible for following traffic laws to avoid any trouble. Besides, if you drive safely, you can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/dubai-white-points-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white points in Dubai<\/a> and receive multiple rewards for becoming a responsible driver. You can check the traffic fines, black or white points in Dubai via RTA or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rta-dubai-drive-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Drive mobile application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dubizzle autos blog<\/a> as we bring you more information about driving safely and avoiding penalties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know over speeding can cost AED 3000 in school zones? 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