It’s a crime for anyone to drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, anything that affects the person’s motor ability. The penalties are severe and can even include imprisonment. Since this is a complex subject, we’ve prepared a series of articles on this topic

This article covers the basics of what you need to know about drinking and driving laws in Dubai or UAE. If you drink and drive, you risk injury or death to yourself and innocent people who share the road with you.

There are strict rules when it comes to drinking and driving under the influence in Dubai or UAE. However, that does not mean you cannot drink liquor or alcohol in Dubai. There are regulations to the ways of drinking,

which apply to both residents and tourists in Dubai or The Federal Law No.21 of the 1995 Concerning Traffic, is the rule that contains all the sections and sub-sections that decide the penalty for drunk driving cases.

Article No.10.6 of this law advises all drivers to stay away from driving when they are under the influence of alcoholic beverages, wine, narcotic substance, or anything similar to these.

According to Article No. 49.6 of the Traffic Law, when a driver is caught driving (or attempting to drive) when he is under the influence of alcohol, narcotic substances or similar substances, he can be imprisoned and asked to pay a minimum fine of AED 20,000.

According to Article No.59.3 of the Traffic Law, a driver driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotic substances can also be arrested under the charges mentioned in this article. His vehicle can be confiscated for around 60 days and he will earn 23 black points

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