RTA imposes fines and penalties to ensure proper use of Dubai Metro services and facilities. Fines and penalties are very costly so it is wise to know the rules and regulations while riding the metro.
Here are the list of violations that you should avoid:
Violations with a Penalty of AED 100
- Causing a disturbance or inconvenience in any way to users of Public Transport and Public Facilities and Services.
- Accessing or sitting in areas designated for specific categories.
- Eating and Drinking in areas where eating and drinking are not allowed.
- Entry into restricted areas inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services in violation of posted warning signs and boards.
- Standing or sitting in non- passenger areas inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
- Putting feet on seats.
- Bringing animals into Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services, except guide dogs for blind persons.
- Misusing lifts or escalators.
- Boarding the Public Transport Facilities and Services by climbing or jumping.
- Opening the doors or attempting to access or leave Public Transport while it is moving between stations and stops.
- Carrying or using materials or equipment that may cause inconvenience to users of Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services or endanger their safety.
Violations with a Penalty of AED 200
- Use of public transport facilities and relevant transport services or to enter or exit the fare zone areas without payment of exact fare.
- Failure to present the Unified Card upon request.
- Using a card designated for others.
- Using an expired card.
- Using an invalid card.
- Selling Unified Cards without prior permission from the Authority.
- Selling or promoting, in any way goods and commodities inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities.
- Failure to comply with the instructions of the inspectors or authorised personnel of the Authority or obstructing the performance of their duties.
- Using Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services contrary to the Authority’s instructions posted on signboards.
- Spitting, littering, or performing any act that would compromise the cleanness of Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
- Smoking inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
- Causing any distraction or obstruction to driver of Public Transport Facilities and Services while he is driving.
Violation with a Penalty of AED 300
- Sleeping in passenger shelters or any place where sleeping is prohibited.
Violations with a Penalty of AED 500
- Using Counterfeit card.
- Carrying Alcoholic beverages inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
Violation with a Penalty of AED 1,000
- Carrying hazardous items, including weapons, sharp tools or inflammable materials, inside Public Transport and Public Transport Facilities and Services.
Violation with a Penalty of AED 100 per Day up to 1,000
- Parking vehicles in areas designated for metro users for a period exceeding the permitted period.
Violations with a Penalty of AED 2,000
- Using any security or safety device or tool, including emergency exits where it is not necessary.
- Misuse of the emergency buttons
Reference
About Dubai RTA., "Metro Fines"
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