Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. (67) of 2022
Concerning Violations of the Provisions of Federal Law No. (9) of 2011 on Land Transport and its Executive Regulations and the Administrative Penalties thereof
The Cabinet of Ministers:
- Having reviewed the Constitution,
- And Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the competencies of Ministries and the powers of Ministers, and its amendments,
- And Federal Law No. (9) of 2011 on Land Transport, and its amendments,
- And Federal Law No. (14) of 2016 concerning Violations and Administrative Penalties in the Federal Government,
- And based on the proposal of the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers,
Has decided:
Article (1)
Definitions
The definitions contained in the aforementioned Federal Law No. (9) of 2011 shall apply to this Resolution, and otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:
| The Ministry |
: |
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. |
| The Minister |
: |
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. |
Article (2)
Scope of Application
This Resolution shall apply to anyone who violates the provisions of Federal Law No. (9) of 2011 on Land Transport and its Executive Regulations.
Article (3)
Violations and Administrative Penalties
Without prejudice to any more severe penalty stipulated in any other law or resolution, the Minister or their delegate may impose administrative penalties on violators of the provisions of Federal Law No. (9) of 2011 on Land Transport and its Executive Regulations, in accordance with the violations and penalties listed in the table attached to this Resolution.
Article (4)
Grievance
Any person with legal capacity and interest may file a grievance with the Minister or their delegate against any fine imposed on them under this Resolution, within (15) fifteen days from the date of notification of the decision being grieved. The grievance must be reasoned and accompanied by all supporting documents. The grievance shall be decided upon within (30) thirty days from the date of its submission, in accordance with the procedures in force at the Ministry.
Article (5)
Collection of Administrative Fines
Administrative fines shall be collected through the means determined by the Ministry of Finance.
Article (6)
Executive Decisions
The Minister shall issue the necessary decisions to implement this Resolution.
Article (7)
Repeals
Any provision that violates or contradicts the provisions of this Resolution is hereby repealed.
Article (8)
Publication and Entry into Force
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force (90) ninety days after the date of its publication.
Issued by us:
Date: 12 / Muharram / 1444 H
Corresponding to: 10 / August / 2022 AD
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Prime Minister
Table of Violations and Administrative Penalties
Annexed to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. (67) of 2022 Concerning
Violations of the Provisions of Federal Law No. (9) of 2011 on Land Transport
and its Executive Regulations and the Administrative Penalties thereof
| No. |
Violation Description |
Administrative Penalty |
| 1 |
The company carrying out any land transport activity for persons and goods without obtaining a license from the Ministry, or the company practicing an activity not covered by the operating license. |
1. (5,000) Five thousand dirhams administrative fine
2. In case of recurrence:
a. The administrative fine is doubled.
b. Suspension of the company's license if issued by the state for a period not exceeding (3) three months. |
| 2 |
A land transport vehicle transporting passengers or goods for a fee between the Emirates of the state or between the state and neighboring countries without a valid operating card. |
1. (2,000) Two thousand dirhams administrative fine on the truck or bus.
2. (5,000) Five thousand dirhams in case of recurrence. |
| 3 |
Employing a truck or bus driver who does not meet the working conditions for the land transport activity in question. |
1. (3,000) Three thousand dirhams administrative fine.
2. (5,000) Five thousand dirhams in case of recurrence. |
| 4 |
Using a land transport vehicle to transport non-hazardous goods contrary to the activities licensed under the operating card. |
(3,000) Three thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 5 |
Using a land transport vehicle to transport hazardous goods contrary to the activities licensed under the operating card. |
(10,000) Ten thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 6 |
Failure to keep the operating card inside the land transport vehicle. |
(500) Five hundred dirhams administrative fine. |
| 7 |
Failure to appoint a land transport agent licensed by the Ministry. |
(2,000) Two thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 8 |
Obstructing the work of the Ministry's inspectors. |
(2,000) Two thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 9 |
Failure to provide the Ministry with the required data about the licensed activity. |
(1,000) One thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 10 |
The license holder's failure to report to the Ministry within (10) ten working days from the date of being summoned. |
(2,000) Two thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 11 |
Failure to update the licensee's data with the Ministry upon change. |
(1,000) One thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 12 |
Transferring ownership of a land transport vehicle licensed by the Ministry without referring to the Ministry. |
(2,000) Two thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 13 |
A company issuing a customs transit card without a license from the Ministry. |
(2,000) Two thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 14 |
A company practicing the activity of guarantor or automobile clubs without a prior license from the Ministry. |
(10,000) Ten thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 15 |
The carrier's failure to issue a travel ticket for each passenger during international transport. |
(1,000) One thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 16 |
The carrier's failure to issue a registration tag for the passenger's luggage. |
(1,000) One thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 17 |
A transport vehicle not registered in the state loading goods to a country other than its country of registration when leaving the state without obtaining a permit from the Ministry. |
(10,000) Ten thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 18 |
Failure to cover transport operations with insurance from the beginning of the journey to its end. |
(5,000) Five thousand dirhams administrative fine. |
| 19 |
The driver exceeding the permitted working hours. |
(5,000) Five thousand dirhams administrative fine. |