How UAE Tolls And Traffic Fines Operate And How Fleet Management Aids In Real-Time Monitoring

 

Summary

We have to deal with paying traffic fines, toll fines, speeding fines, etc. every day. In fact, we've 'nearly' come to accept it as a normal part of life!

The expenses of traffic violations can quickly get out of control for Fleet Management Companies, which manage a large number of cars across many different complicated operations every day.

Therefore, it is imperative to identify high-risk drivers and change their behavior. Fleet Management Companies can better manage violation costs, gather knowledge from the past, and anticipate and, ideally, prevent potential future accidents, especially those that jeopardize fleet and societal safety, by implementing an efficient and just violation management program.

Fleet management: controlling penalties and infractions, controlling driver conduct

The cost of doing business for Fleet Management Companies (FMC) includes toll penalties, parking tickets, and red-light camera offenses. Although it might not seem like a big investment, when you examine the enormous fleets that these businesses run, you will see how important this cost is!

According to estimates, the majority of offenses are toll violations (60 percent), then parking infractions (22 percent), red-light cameras (12 percent), and speeding cameras (10 percent) (8 percent ).

The difficulty with violations is that the car, not the driver, is the one who receives them. As a result, the fleet or fleet management firm that owns the vehicle is responsible.

In order to prevent license/registration suspension or fines, the fleet or FMC typically pays right away before billing the commercial fleet. The commercial fleet must then determine whose driver received the citation, assess whether the fine was appropriate and whether to challenge it and finally decide whether to recover the fine from the driver. This is a time-consuming process with a weak conclusion.

It's important to note that even if the driver intends to challenge the penalty, paying the payment on their behalf amounts to an admission of guilt. He might have been captured by a red light camera at a crossing when he let an ambulance through, or a funeral procession might have had the right of way despite the red light. However, the driver was denied due process after paying the fee. When done fairly, shifting responsibility will ultimately result in cost savings for the fleet and increased driver accountability.

The average fleet infraction fine, according to the American Transport System, is $75. This expense overnight can into a considerable liability when spread among thousands of vehicles.

Cost pressure is a constant for fleet managers. The price of penalties and infractions varies and, if unchecked, can increase P&L costs. A successful violation management program must adhere to two key principles: managing/correcting high-risk drivers' behavior and identifying high-risk drivers.

1) Recognizing high-risk driving patterns in drivers

• The monitoring of high-risk drivers is glossed over when fleet vehicles receive camera-issued infractions. If these drivers later cause accidents or litigation, it might cost millions of dollars, result in fatalities, and harm the company's brand (etc.)
• Since the obligation can be transferred to the driver 60% of the time, it is crucial to transfer responsibility to the driver. A violation management program is necessary even though the driver committed the infraction, despite the fact that the car was booked for it. Insight can be gained by using automated fleet management software to track violations, drivers, reasons, expenses, etc. This enables managers to offer training, incentives, etc. to change behavior.
• By using a transponder or a license plate, a centralized Cloud-based fleet management system eliminates violations.
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2) Using training and punishment to manage and correct high-risk behavior

• A violation management program's objectives include managing fine payments, conserving money, transferring liability, etc. However, the main objective is to prevent such violations because they jeopardize fleet safety. Parking tickets and other (small) infractions will continue to occur, but more serious offenses that endanger public safety, like running a red light, shouldn't be tolerated.
• As the root cause, changing driver behavior will be achieved through enforcement and fines (speeding ticket, accident, camera image). A driving education program should make use of past data to help students behave better.
• Drivers would also support a fair and effective mechanism for managing violations. They will become open if they have to believe that their opinions are taken into account and that they won't be punished unfairly or for crimes over which they had no influence.

UAE: Traffic Infractions and Payment Options in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Road tolls, fines, and payment alternatives in Dubai.

Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world because of the government's careful and strict application of the law. Additionally, the government deserves praise for streamlining rules as much as possible. Citizens may now check Dubai penalties online at any time. It is much more effective, expedites collecting, and saves time and money.

If you have (or obtain) a driving license for Dubai, you must understand how to look up fines online. You would be well advised to apply this generally to all compliance requirements rather than just those connected to traffic-related penalties. This frequently leads to confusion, although maintaining awareness of the procedures aids in preventing errors.

The government has recently made an effort to make checking and paying penalties simpler. The following are a few techniques:

1) Website of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA):

The RTA website and app provide information on fines lodged against your car via license or fine number, plate details, and traffic file number. They oversee transportation in Dubai. You can do so online.

2) Dubai Police Website:

Through the use of Smart Police Stations, the RTA and Dubai Police collaborate and use technology. Inquiries concerning fines or Black Points can now be made more easily on the redesigned Dubai Police website, and reports can also be sent. Here, you can look up and pay fines. Online research is free. Hard copies cost AED 5 each.

3) The Ministry of Interior website :

 offers a number of options for checking and paying fines in Dubai, including Smart Applications, Interactive Websites, Self-Service Kiosks (In Person), and Service Centers.

B) Abu Dhabi: Options for Road Tolls, Fines, and Payment

New road tolls in Abu Dhabi went into effect in October 2019. In an effort to dissuade people from driving and promote the use of more environmentally friendly choices like public transportation, car-pooling, electric vehicles, etc., four tollgates were installed at bridges in its capital.

1) New road toll: A cashless road toll that operates similarly to Dubai's Salik system, in which drivers are charged each time they pass through designated areas.

2) Tollgate locations: The Sheikh Khalifa, Mussaffah, Sheikh Zayed, and Al Maqta bridges all have tollgates.

3) Toll fee: A fee of Dh4 during rush hours. At off-peak hours and on the remaining days, a Dh2 fee

4) Toll operation: The cost of registering a vehicle is Dh100 + Dh50. E-wallets can be used to pay toll costs. A confirmation text message is sent to the user's registered cellphone number.

5) Penalties for not registering: Those with inadequate credit have a grace period of 10 working days in addition to 5 working days to top off their e-wallets. Unregistered vehicles will thereafter be subject to fines of Dh100 for the first day and Dh200 for the second day, up to a total of Dh10,000. Insufficient money penalties for automobiles registered outside of Abu Dhabi will be Dh50 per day.

6) No matter how many times the tollgates are utilized, the maximum daily fee is Dh16.

7) Can I make a payment using the "Salik" tag? No. The toll collection methods in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are separate from one another. The online system in Abu Dhabi will be used to register vehicles.

8) Exemptions: Ambulances, the military, the police, the Ministry of the Interior, public buses, passenger buses (carrying 26 passengers), authorized taxis, and electric vehicles.

Fleet Management Software: Simplify the process of managing violations

Fleet Managers can manage and fight appeals, submit information, prevent escalation fees, and set deadlines for appeal processes by using a centralized Cloud-based server and a contemporary GPS-enabled Fleet Management System to manage this process. Importantly, pointing out risky areas, assists in preventing future errors. Additionally, it keeps accurate data so Fleet Managers can gather knowledge for ongoing development.

Conclusion: It is essential for fleet managers to develop and implement a traffic violation management program that is both effective and just, tackling the issue at its source by identifying high-risk drivers and changing their behavior. The best course of action is to use a specialized modern fleet management system.

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