Oman's Driving Violations & Fines : Complete Guide

If you enjoy driving, then you must be aware of the driving violations and fines that are imposed by Oman to avoid any charges. Yes, Oman had made some changes in its traffic laws.

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List of Oman’s Traffic violations & fines

Listed below is a list of specific traffic offenses and fines in Oman, including penalties for speeding, parking, overtaking, hauling, and transporting.

Speeding violations

Exceeding 75 km/hr – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Exceeding more than 50-75 km/hr – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Exceeding more than 35 km/hr – 10 OMR
Interruption of traffic – 35 OMR, 1 black point

Parking Violations

Parking in a disabled bay – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Yellow line parking on the left – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Trucks parked less than 50 meters from the yellow line on the right and the main road, without emergency – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Parking in an ambulance space – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Driving on the yellow line on the right, unless there is an emergency – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Displaying or selling a car outside the designated area – 35 OMR
Parking on a pedestrian path – 15 OMR
Parking on a part of a roadway- 10 OMR

Overtaking Violations

Intentional overtaking on the yellow line or island – 50 OMR, 2 black points
A heavy vehicle or truck overtaking on a road that doesn’t permit overtaking – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Dangerous overtaking by trucks or buses – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Trucks or buses overtaking on non-main roads – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Deceleration, acceleration, and pedestrian ramp overtaking – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Continuously driving on the yellow line, with the intent to overtake another vehicle – 10 OMR, 1 black point

Hauling or Transporting Violations

A vehicle that poses a threat to other motorists while being hauled or transported on a public road – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Transporting or hauling a vehicle with a smaller size and engine power – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Commercial transportation using a temporary registration plate – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Passengers transported in a vehicle or motorbike with a teaching plate – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Overloading of buses – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Transport of more passengers than specified in the vehicle’s license – 10 OMR, 1 black point
Passengers transported inside a cargo box – 10 OMR, 1 black point

Other Violations

Driving with a license from a different category – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Addition of equipment that increases the engine’s power or sound – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Coverage of the entire face – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Checkpoints missed – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Hovering – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Falsification of vehicle panel data or covering the panel/part of the panel – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Driving a car with a suspended or revoked license – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Inadequate use of a vehicle or a bike other than in designated areas – 50 OMR, 2 black points
After the expiration of the temporary registration period, driving a foreign car – 50 OMR
Violations of renting out showrooms or offices to sell cars – 50 OMR
Added stickers or additions to a vehicle without permission – 50 OMR
Added or changing fuel tanks without permission – 50 OMR
Setting up an outlet on the road without authorization – 50 OMR
Following ambulances on the road – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Motorbike driving without a helmet (driver and/or passenger) – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Not holding the steering wheel or sitting properly while driving – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Failure to complete the necessary procedures at the scene of an accident – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Refusing to stop for a police officer – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Driving with expired export or import plates – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Leaving the vehicle on the side of the road in a position that puts its users at risk – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Driving a heavy vehicle when it is prohibited – 35 OMR, 1 black point
License plate not installed – 35 OMR, 1 black point

Rules on Driving Instruction

There are specific violations and fines that apply to driving instructors and student drivers.

Teaching in an unauthorized vehicle – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Driving a learner’s permit-less vehicle – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Driving instructor’s license has expired – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Driving without an instructor – 35 OMR
Driving without a driving instructor’s license – 35 OMR, 1 black point
The driving instructor was distracted by something other than teaching – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Using a mobile phone or another electronic device during a lesson – 15 OMR, 2 black points
The car windows of the instructor’s car/taxi are tinted or colored – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Not wearing an Omani dress (for instructors) – 10 OMR, 1 black point

No matter what type of vehicle you drive, you must always follow these rules!