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Tuesday, October 09, 2018

9 Laws in UAE You Might Accidentally Violate That'll Cost You a Fine, Jail Term or Deportation




It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers.

So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison.

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1. Jaywalking

In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
2. Photography

Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you.

Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time.

There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents.

Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
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3. Foul language

Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji.

Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
4. Flashing your middle finger

Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public

Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. 

"This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste

Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads.

On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
7. A Bounced Cheque

Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail.

8. Fund Raising Activity

Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
9. Sharing Secrets

Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. 

Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.
It said that ignorance of the law excuses no one. This is not only applicable here in the Philippines but also in other countries where stricter implementation of the law is enforced like in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where many Filipinos resides or work as overseas workers. So if you are an OFW in UAE, you should watch out with these nine simple laws that you might accidentally break and make you land into a difficult situation, get fined or prison. 1. Jaywalking In Abu Dhabi alone, Some 50, 595 pedestrians were ticketed for crossing roads illegally last year. The Traffic and Patrol Directorate advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross the roads and urge motorist to slow down and give them the right of way. This traffic violation will incur you a fine of Dh400. 2. Photography Taking and publishing pictures of people without their permission is considered illegal in the UAE. It is considered a breach of privacy especially if the affected party files a complaint against you. Fines for cybercrime in the UAE ranges from Dh150,000 to Dh200,000 along with a jail time. There is more. The UAE's Ministry of Interior says that snapping photos or videos of traffic accidents and posting them online is a violation of the law. It is also illegal to post images or videos of aviation accidents. Anyone who found guilty of this may face life imprisonment and/or a fine of Dh50,000 to Dh3 million, as well as deportation. 3. Texting in foul language Watch your mouth especially if you are in UAE. Don't you know that you cannot just drop the F-bomb in public? Yes, because this is a criminal offense. Aside from this, it is also against the law to use abusive language in text or chat such as 'middle finger' emoji. Under the UAE’s cybercrime laws, anyone convicted faces a fine of up to Dhs500,000, a prison sentence, and deportation. Article 20 states that slander, using abusive language, or insulting another person or entity using a computer network or any information technology means is a punishable crime. 4. Flashing your middle finger Flashing your middle finger in UAE is offensive and will get you deported. This hand gesture is a violation of dignity and honor under the UAE Penal Code. According to the Federal Penal Law, deportation has been compulsory against those found guilty of flashing their middle finger in public for several years now. 5. Dirty cars and washing your car in public Your unkempt and dirty vehicle may cost you Dh500 fines. Authorities have warned the public not to leave their cars unwashed for a long time. It said that this is uncivilized behavior that can tarnish the aesthetic appearance of the city. Aside from this don't you know that washing your car in public parking space or in front of buildings in UAE is illegal? Also, there is a regulation that bans washing a car in residential areas. "This violation affects the environment as the dirty water breeds diseases and fouls the area. It also sullies the aesthetic look of the city and makes the place messy," Car owners who pay illegal car washers on public streets or residential areas will be fined Dh 250 while illegal car washers will be fined Dh500. 6. Littering, Spitting, and Burning Waste Anyone who caught littering while walking or throwing out garbage from a vehicle may cost a fine of Dh500. This includes throwing your cigarette buts on the road, in the streets or in the park. In 2017, in Dubai alone, 1,800 people are fined for littering in public places while 500 residents were also fined for spitting on public roads. On the other hand, you may be fined of Dh100 for disposing of waste by burning it in an unauthorized manner. 7. A Bounced Cheque Under UAE Law, the criminal court may convict the person who issues a check that bounced if the receiver files a complaint in the police station. The conviction will be based on evidence provided by the complainant. The criminal court may give the issuer of the cheque a two option either he will pay the money or go to jail. 8. Fund Raising Activity Before you solicit money for a cause or charity, make sure you have a permit to do so. Organizations are required to seek authorization for activities and register the personal details of volunteers. Under the law, it is illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorization. 9. Sharing Secrets Article 379 of the UAE Penal Code states that punishment by detention for a period of not less than one year and by a fine of not less than Dh20,000, or either of these two penalties, shall apply to anyone who is entrusted with a secret by virtue of his profession, trade, position or art and who discloses it in cases other than those lawfully permitted. Privacy, defamation, and confidentiality are taken very seriously under UAE laws. You are also not allowed to publish information or make false defamatory or accusatory statements that could raise public hatred or contempt against an individual or enterprise.

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Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Saudi Arabia to Impose SR50,000 Fine, 6-months Jail Time to Unauthorized Expat Workers

If you are planning to work in Saudi Arabia, make sure your recruitment agency is legitimate and licensed from the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) so that you will not end up in the hands of an illegal recruiter that may send you in the Kingdom as an authorized worker. Same if you are working in Saudi, make sure you are not working on your account or without a proper sponsor. Because at the moment, severe penalties and hefty fines in awaiting for unauthorized foreign workers or those expatriate working on their account. According to local media quoting the General Directorate for Passport, unapproved foreign workers will face up to six months in jail, will be fined of SR50,000 and will be deported if caught working illegally in the Kingdom.

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 If you are planning to work in Saudi Arabia, make sure your recruitment agency is legitimate and licensed from the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) so that you will not end up in the hands of an illegal recruiter that may send you in the Kingdom as an authorized worker.

 Same if you are working in Saudi, make sure you are not working on your account or without a proper sponsor.
Because at the moment, severe penalties and hefty fines in awaiting for unauthorized foreign workers or those expatriate working on their account.

According to local media quoting the General Directorate for Passport, unapproved foreign workers will face up to six months in jail, will be fined of SR50,000 and will be deported if caught working illegally in the Kingdom.

 Read: Crackdown Against Undocumented Expats in Saudi Arabia Starts

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Al-Madina Daily reported the following fines for violations
  • 1st offense - SR10,000 and deportation
  • 2nd offense - SR25,000, a month in prison and deportation
  • 3rd offense - SR50,000, 6-months in jail and deportation



According to the Interior and Labor Ministries, they are coordinating an effort to flush out illegals in the Kingdom. With this labor market can be regulated according to the framework of the current plant to attain the Vission 2030.

It was last July that the amnesty for undocumented workers in Saudi Arabia has ended.

 Read: Jobs in Retail Sector Including in Baqalas in Saudi Arabia will be off-limits to OFWs
“A nation without violators” campaign was given to work and residence violator to correct their status in the Kingdom.

Accordingly, there are more than 600,000 expatriate workers have benefited the campaign and can go back to Saudi to work legally.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

List of Traffic Violations and Penalties in the Philippines + 10 Things You Need To Know About Anti-Distracted Driving Act

In a case of apprehension due to a traffic violation, it is important that you know your offense and how much is your penalty according to law. It is because there are still "kotong cops" on the road that are ready to victimize you because of your ignorance. The Department of Transportation and Communication together with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has released a joint administrative order that revised and increased the fines and penalties in the traffic violation in the Philippines.




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 In a case of apprehension due to a traffic violation, it is important that you know your offense and how much is your penalty according to law. It is because there are still "kotong cops" on the road that are ready to victimize you because of your ignorance.

The Department of Transportation and Communication together with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has released a joint administrative order that revised and increased the fines and penalties in the traffic violation in the Philippines.


The following are the top 10 most common traffic violation with penalties in the Philippines. This is under the Under the Joint Administrative Order 2014-01of the DOTr and LTO.

The complete list of traffic violations and penalties under this EO is posted bellow in PDF format from Department of Transporation (DOTr) website - www.dotr.gov.ph.

1. Driving without a valid driver's license - P3,000

2. Driving a motor vehicle used in committing a crime - P10,000

3. Reckless driving
  • P2,000 - First Offense
  • P3,000 - Second Offense 
  • P10,000 - Third Offense 
4. Failure to wear seatbelts
  • P1,000 - First offense 
  • P2,000 - Second offense 
  • P5,000 - Third offense

(Watch:Fines for violating the traffic laws, increased)




5. Failure to carry a driver's license or the vehicle's certificate of registration or official receipt while driving a motor vehicle - P1,000

6. Driving an unregistered motor vehicle - P10,000

7. Unauthorized vehicle modification, including the change of color "and other unauthorized modifications of the standard manufacturer's specifications" - P5,000 plus the vehicle will be impounded and released only upon correction of the defect and the payment of the fine

8. Operating a motor vehicle without or with defective/improper/unauthorized accessories, devices, equipment, and parts - P5,000 plus the vehicle will be impounded until the accessory, device, equipment or part is properly installed, corrected or removed depending on the offense and the fine has been paid. Any improper or unauthorized device will also be confiscated in favor of the government;

9. Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs and or similar substance - P10,000


10. Failure to wear standard protective motorcycle helmet or failure to require the back rider to wear standard protective motorcycle helmet

  • P1,500 - First Offense
  • P3,000 - Second Offense
  • P5,000 - Third Offense
  • P10,000 -Fourth and Succeeding Offense

The Joint Administrative Order of DOTr and LTO regarding revised schedule of fines and penalties for traffic violations 


On the other hand, whether we like it or not, since it is passed into law, the Anti Distracted Driving Act will be implemented nationwide starting May 18!

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As a motorist, here are 10 things about the law you need to know.


1. What is Anti-Distracted Driving Act or Republic Act 10913?



This is a new law that prohibits a motorist from using communication devices and other electronic entertainment and computing gadgets while vehicles are in motion or temporarily stopped on a traffic light or an intersection.



2. What vehicles are covered?


Both private and public vehicles are covered in this act together with the following;
  • agricultural machinery
  • construction equipment
  • bicycles
  • pedicabs
  • trolleys
  • “habal-habal”
  • “kuligligs”
  • wagons
  • carriages
  • carts or other vehicles that may either be human-powered or pulled by an animal as long as the same are operated or driven in public thoroughfares, highways or streets.
3. What does this law prohibit?

Prohibited acts made while driving includes but not limited to:
  • making or receiving calls
  • writing
  • sending or reading text-based communications
  • playing games
  • watching movies
  • performing calculations
  • reading e-books
  • composing messages
  • surfing or browsing the internet. 
4. What are the actions exempted from this law?

Motorists are allowed to use their devices to make or take emergency calls to authorities in cases of a crime, accidents, bomb or terrorist threat, fire or explosion, instances needing immediate medical attention, or when personal safety and security is compromised.

5.Are hands-free devices like microphones and earphones allowed?

Yes. Motorists can use the aid of hands-free function and applications as long as these do not interfere with the driver’s line of sight. This means that no communication or electronic gadget should be affixed on the car’s dashboard and steering wheel. In addition, drivers are only allowed to wear earphones when making or receiving calls. Using earphones to listen to music falls under “similar acts” in Section 4B of the law, in addition to reckless driving violation penalized under other relevant laws.

6. Is navigational apps like Waze and Google Maps allowed while driving? 

Yes. Although motorists are being advised to set their preferred destination on these applications prior to their departure. Gadgets with these applications may be installed in areas that will not obstruct the driver’s view. In cases when motorists need to find alternate routes while in traffic, they are advised to first pull their vehicles aside. 

7. Who are authorized to apprehend violating motorists?

The DOTr - Land Transportation Office (LTO) is the lead implementing agency of the Act. The LTO also has the authority to deputize members of the PNP, MMDA, and LGUs to carry out enforcement functions and duties.

8. How will we know if drivers of private vehicles with heavily tinted windshields are violating the law?

Aside from high-definition cameras that can monitor lights from devices inside heavily-tinted vehicles, the law will also be strictly enforced by enforcers on the ground who were well-trained to determine from the movement of the vehicle whether or not a driver commits distracted driving.

9. What are the penalties?
  • First offense - P5,000
  • Second offense - P10,000
  • Third offense - P15,000 with a three-month suspension of driver’s license. 
Violations incurred beyond the third offense shall be penalized with the revocation of driver’s license and a fine of twenty thousand pesos (P20,000).

10. Are operators of Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) also liable for violations made by drivers?

Yes. Operators and owners of Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) and other commercial vehicles shall both be held liable for the violations committed by their drivers.

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