Amended traffic laws to improve Oman’s road safety

“Policemen are everywhere to check traffic. Some countries have raised fines to reduce police presence on the streets. We have not lifted any fines because our main goal is to maintain the safety of the passengers and raise safety awareness. There has been a significant improvement in driver behaviour, and high-speed violations of first and second degrees have gone down too,” he stated.
 

New penalties proposed for violations

Parking in disabled place fine increased from OMR10 to OMR50

Driving slowly while causing traffic jam- up from OMR10 to OMR15

Parking in ambulance slot fine raised from OMR10 to OMR 35

Fine hiked for vehicles standing on the right side of road without any reasons from OMR10 to OMR15

Parking on the sidewalk – penalty hiked from OMR10 to OMR15

Overpass on the shoulder of the road – changed from OMR15 to OMR50

Heavy vehicles overtaking in non-designated areas fine up from OMR10 to OMR 50

Driving with a licence of another category – fine raised from OMR15 to OMR50

Driving with export or import plates after the expiry of the prescribed period - fine hiked from OMR10 to OMR35

Teaching driving sans a trainer licence will attract a fine of OMR35, up from OMR10

Installation of reflective panels in heavy vehicles - fine hiked from OMR10 to OMR15

Covering the face while driving fine changed from OMR15 to OMR50

Equipment installation to raise engine power and sound will now attract OMR50 fine