To bridle reckless drivers and protect the lives of road users, the UAE will double fines for certain violations from July 1.

According to an amendment to the Federal Traffic Law, adopted by Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, traffic violators, especially speedsters, will have to burn their pockets to pay fines, which also include higher black points.

The amendment will reduce the number of traffic laws in the country from 147 to 120, of which 19 are new laws while 29 are merged.