Back-to-School Traffic: How Parents Can Prevent Congestion, Avoid Fines of up to Dh1,000

As the new school term begins, traffic congestion is expected to return to school districts and nearby roads.

According to transport experts and motorists, the main reason for this bottleneck is the habit of parents stopping in front of schools when dropping off or picking up their children.

School zones become choke points in the morning and afternoon. Even if parents stop for just a minute to drop off or pick up their children, it can cause a traffic jam.

Stopping vehicles in the middle of the road is a traffic violation. Parents who engage in this behaviour outside schools in Dubai could face fines of up to Dh1,000, as well as six black points on their driving licence.

One proposed solution is to implement staggered start times, so students do not arrive and leave at the same time. This approach has been adopted by a few schools, including Bloom World Academy in Al Barsha South, where the aim is to avoid starting school at the same time as the morning rush hour.

Road safety experts suggested that reducing the number of cars during rush hour can be achieved by encouraging more parents to use school bus services and promoting carpooling.

Security personnel must always be present to prevent parents from stopping their cars in front of schools. Ideally, additional parking spaces should also be created," they pointed out.

For any enquiries or information, contact ask@tlr.ae or call us on +971 52 644 3004. Follow The Law Reporters on WhatsApp Channels.