Be it to going to a shopping mall or to the airport, Dubai Metro has been one of the best modes of transport to the public. However, while traveling by metro, you need to be aware of certain fines that would be imposed if you violate any metro rules.
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Here are the fines you need to pay if you violate any rules and regulations
Fines at Dubai Metro are usually related to eating and drinking, causing inconvenience to anyone in any form, sitting in inappropriate places, NOL card, luggage related things, etc.,
| Violation | Fine (AED) |
| Causing inconvenience to others in the station or metro | 100 |
| People sitting in seats that are not allocated to them | 100 |
| Placing foot on the seats | 100 |
| Eating and drinking in the areas prohibited to do so | 100 |
| Using elevators and lifts in an inappropriate manner | 100 |
| Climbing or jumping in the metro station’s premises | 100 |
| Not agreeing with the rules of RTA while using the metro | 100 |
| Entering prohibited areas in the metro station premises | 100 |
| Taking animals along with you to the transit except for that of guide dogs for blind people | 100 |
| Carrying with you any materials that cause a hazard to the passengers | 100 |
| Standing or sitting in places that are not allocated for the passengers | 100 |
| Being on transit without a valid ticket for the same | 200 |
| Using the cards of someone else for your travel | 200 |
| Not following the rules given by RTA authorities | 200 |
| Using an expired Nol card for the transit | 200 |
| Selling a Nol card without fixed permission from the RTA | 200 |
| Spitting, littering or causing stains when you are using public transport | 200 |
| Smoking while you are using public transport | 200 |
| Taking with you any dangerous, hazardous weapons or things | 200 |
| Taking alcoholic drinks with you during the transit | 200 |
| Parking in the space designated for the metro user for a time period more than 24 hours | 250 |
| Falling asleep in the waiting areas of the metro stations | 300 |
| Utilizing a forged Nol card or Nol ticket to enter the station | 500 |
| Tampering or vandalizing with any devices on metro trains or on any other public transport for that matter | 500 |
| Using any facility that is related to emergency or security without the actual necessity of it | 2000 |
Note: Sometimes not only will you be charged with the fines but you will also be asked to submit your Emirates ID as a part of the fine payment.
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How to pay Dubai Metro fines?
Fines can be paid at any of the metro stations and you can contact the official RTA website to know the details about the fine payments and other related queries if any.
Contact details
Official website : www.rta.ae
Call center: 8009090
Email ID: ask@rta.ae
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rtadubai
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/rtadubaigov
Conclusion
Rules related to public transport are usually strict and organized in Dubai and you can get detailed information about the fines from the table mentioned above. You can also get this information in the leaflets provided by RTA at the Dubai Metro.
