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RTA Unveils Comprehensive Dubai Metro Fine List

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a new comprehensive list of fines and offenses for Dubai Metro users. Developed by the Rail Agency, this new code aims to enhance safety, maintain public property, and ensure the smooth operation of the metro system. The regulations cover a wide range of violations, with penalties varying from Dh100 to Dh2,000.

Key Takeaways

  • The RTA’s Rail Agency has introduced a new code of 31 clauses outlining offenses and fines for Dubai Metro users.
  • Fines range from Dh100 to Dh2,000, targeting various violations from minor disturbances to serious tampering with metro infrastructure.
  • The initiative aims to bolster safety, regulate conveyance, and protect the metro’s modern facilities.

New Fine Structure for Dubai Metro Violations

The RTA’s Rail Agency has implemented a detailed set of fines to deter misuse and ensure the integrity of the Dubai Metro system. The new code, comprising 31 clauses, addresses a spectrum of behaviors that could compromise safety or damage property.

Major Offenses and Penalties

Serious violations carry the highest penalties, reflecting their potential impact on safety and infrastructure:

  • Dh2,000 Fine: Using any security or safety system, such as emergency exits, without essential need.
  • Dh500 Fine: Damaging, sabotaging, or tampering with systems, equipment, and seats of public transport means, facilities, or services.
  • Dh500 Fine: Using fake Nol cards.

Common Violations and Fines

Several other offenses, while less severe, still incur significant fines:

  • Dh300 Fine: Sleeping in passenger shelters or prohibited areas.
  • Dh250 Fine: Parking in metro Park and Ride facilities for more than 48 hours.
  • Dh200 Fine: A general fine for various violations, including not paying to ride or using a third-party card.

Minor Infractions

Lesser offenses are subject to a Dh100 fine, emphasizing the RTA’s commitment to maintaining order and comfort for all passengers:

  • Causing a disturbance.
  • Carrying pets on board the metro.

Peyman Younes Parham, RTA Director of Marketing, stated that the code aims to regulate metro conveyance, identify those involved in disruptive acts, and protect the iconic structures of the Dubai Metro. These rules are designed to bolster the safety of public properties and maintain the emirate’s latest transit system.

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