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Tailgating on highway
Following another vehicle on a UAE highway at less than 3 seconds stopping distance, creating a rear-end collision hazard.
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Fine Amount
AED 1,000
Fine of AED 1000 plus 4 black points
Why this rule exists
Rear-end collisions on UAE highways are a leading cause of multi-vehicle pile-ups
How to avoid
Maintain at least a 3-second gap from the vehicle ahead at highway speeds
Source: RTA UAE Traffic Laws