UAE Traffic Rules Walking on Highway Shoulder can Cost AED 400
A fine of AED 400 if you walk on the highway shoulder in UAE. Authorities had warned that walking on highway shoulders, which are reserved only for emergency stops, puts pedestrians' lives at serious risk.
This is part of a larger effort to enhance safety on the roads in the UAE and to minimize accidents. Pedestrians belong on sidewalks or bike paths, as highways are made for fast-moving vehicular traffic, and any presence of a pedestrian simply creates a potentially hazardous situation between motorist and walker. Instead of endangering themselves and facing fines, authorities are appealing to residents to use pedestrian crossings, bridges and safe walkways.
Monitoring and awareness campaigns carried out by traffic authorities have also increased in order to maintain compliance. Residents should remain informed about traffic rules and adhere to safety rules, so as not to be penalized and safeguarded on the roads.
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