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Discuss this article (4 Comments)RTA confirms list of 31 Dubai Metro offences
by This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it on Thursday, 01 October 2009
FINE LIST: A list of 31 offences have been confirmed for Dubai Metro. (ITP Images)
Passengers using the Dubai Metro can be fined for a total of 31 different offences, with penalties ranging from AED100 to AED2,000, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said on Thursday.
The RTA has published a code detailing the raft of offences in an effort to uphold safety on the city's new rail system, which launched on September 9.
"Through publishing this code, Rail Agency aims at regulating the metro conveyance and identifying the elements engaged in riots and sabotaging acts, or tampering with the stations and the metro," said Peyman Younes Parham, director of Marketing & Corporate Communication at the RTA.
Related: Dubai Metro special report
The top fine of AED2,000 would be issued, he said, to anyone found "operating or using any security or safety system such as the emergency exits unless it is essential to do so".
AED500 penalties would be issued for damaging, sabotaging or tampering with the systems, equipment, and seats of public transport and for using fake cards.
The offence of sleeping in passenger shelters or prohibited areas would come with a AED300 fine while parking vehicles in the metro park and ride facilities for more than 48 hours would result in a AED250 penalty, he added.
A AED200 fine would be levied against several offences such as fare skipping, using an expired/invalid card, and selling a unified card without prior permit from the RTA.
Spitting, littering or performing any act that can pollute the rail facilities would also carry a similar fine, as does being caught smoking on the metro or carrying weapons, sharp objects, and inflammable materials.
The AED200 fine list also includes carrying of alcoholic drinks or selling goods on board the train.
Lesser offences such as sitting in the wrong carriage, taking pets on board would see a AED100 fine issued.
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jail the spitters
Posted by UBER-EXPAT on Sunday 11 October 2009 at 05:54 UAE time
I prefer if they toss them to jail or alteast ban spitters from using the metro for life. Can't believe how such unhygienic people could exist on earth, with no respect for decency.
Posted by UBER-EXPAT on Sunday 11 October 2009 at 05:54 UAE time
I prefer if they toss them to jail or alteast ban spitters from using the metro for life. Can't believe how such unhygienic people could exist on earth, with no respect for decency.
Samir
Posted by Salim, Sharjah, UAE on Sunday 4 October 2009 at 10:25 UAE time
Maybe u used many metro around the world but never saw their penalties, as most people do when visiting other countries
Posted by Salim, Sharjah, UAE on Sunday 4 October 2009 at 10:25 UAE time
Maybe u used many metro around the world but never saw their penalties, as most people do when visiting other countries
Sitting in the wrong carriage
Posted by Divid Copperfield on Friday 2 October 2009 at 09:22 UAE time
I agree with smoking and spitting; I think both should carry hefty fines. However sitting in the wrong carriage is a mistake anyone can make on their first time. The first time I hopped in a Swiss Railways train in Geneva airport, I accidently sat in First Class. The Swiss staff very politely told me after looking at my Swiss Pass that this is first class while my pass is valid for economy only. That said, I think the fines for spitting and polluting should be higher. Spitting is a chronic problem among some people here.
Posted by Divid Copperfield on Friday 2 October 2009 at 09:22 UAE time
I agree with smoking and spitting; I think both should carry hefty fines. However sitting in the wrong carriage is a mistake anyone can make on their first time. The first time I hopped in a Swiss Railways train in Geneva airport, I accidently sat in First Class. The Swiss staff very politely told me after looking at my Swiss Pass that this is first class while my pass is valid for economy only. That said, I think the fines for spitting and polluting should be higher. Spitting is a chronic problem among some people here.
RTA confirms list of 31 Dubai Metro offences
Posted by Samir Kavvas, Moscow, Russia on Thursday 1 October 2009 at 23:22 UAE time
And how much will you spend on the web cameras to collect all of these penalties is it a marketing company or is it a simple penalty company.I saw too may metro stations and travelled around so much but I never such rules.......
Posted by Samir Kavvas, Moscow, Russia on Thursday 1 October 2009 at 23:22 UAE time
And how much will you spend on the web cameras to collect all of these penalties is it a marketing company or is it a simple penalty company.I saw too may metro stations and travelled around so much but I never such rules.......
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