Styling hair or applying makeup while driving in the UAE can result in an 800 AED fine.

If you have a habit of quickly checking your makeup at a red light or fixing your hair while driving, UAE authorities have warned that these actions can be considered distracted driving and may lead to fines.

Officials have emphasized that any activity that diverts the driver's attention from the road, even for a few seconds, can be dangerous, especially in heavy traffic in the UAE.

What actions are considered violations?

According to the warnings, actions such as:

Applying makeup while driving

Fixing hair

Attending to personal appearance and tasks while driving

Any activity that distracts the driver's focus from the road

Are considered traffic violations due to distraction.

Authorities have stated that driving requires full concentration, and multitasking while driving can increase the risk of accidents.

How much is the fine?

Drivers caught engaging in these activities may face an 800 AED cash fine and, depending on the circumstances, the registration of Black Points.

Officials have warned that repeating these behaviors or creating serious hazards may lead to heavier penalties.

Why is this law important?

Traffic authorities say:

Even a few seconds of not looking at the road can reduce the driver's reaction time.

At high speeds or in heavy traffic, those few seconds could lead to an accident.

Therefore, this is not just a minor habit; it is a road safety issue.

The main message from the authorities:

“Styling hair or applying makeup is not worth risking your safety and that of others; if you need to, first pull over safely.”

Source: Lavin