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Is jaywalking illegal in the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Jaywalking is banned in the United Arab Emirates. AED 400 under the Federal Traffic Law; 177,000+ fined in 2024.

Federal Traffic Law Article 89: AED 400 for crossing from an undesignated area. Gulf News: over 177,000 fined for jaywalking in 2024; Ras Al Khaimah Police warning during Gulf Traffic Week (article updated 9 May 2026); Abu Dhabi Police Dh400 alerts; Decree-Law 14/2024 adds Dh5,000-10,000 + jail if the crossing causes a crash.

Source: Gulf News May 2026 (RAK)

• The United Arab Emirates is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 2.
• In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.

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