UAE: 8 Driving Rules To Follow Around School Zones

When driving around school zones, always reduce your speed to between 30 and 40 km/h to ensure the safety of students.

1. Respect the School Zone Speed Limit

You must stop when a school bus displays its ‘stop sign’ to protect children boarding or leaving the bus.

2. Obey the 'Stop' Sign

Where: Museum Of Islamic Art aIf you're dropping off your kids at school, ensure they are seated in the backseat for their safety.

3. Backseat Safety

Even in the backseat, make sure your children are properly secured with seat belts or car seats.

4. Keep Children Safe in the Backseat

Whenever you see a pedestrian waiting at a crossing in a school zone, stop your vehicle to allow them to cross safely.

5. Stop for Crossing Students

Speeding in school zones can result in fines ranging from Dh300 to Dh3,000, so drive cautiously.

6. Speeding in School Zones is Costly

Using your mobile phone while driving can lead to an Dh800 fine and four black points on your licence. 

7. No Mobile Phones While Driving

Parking in spaces reserved for People of Determination can result in a Dh1,000 fine and six black points on your traffic record.

8. Don’t Park in Designated Spots

So make sure you follow these rules if you don't wish to pay hefty fines.