Driving Violations and Fines in Oman

The transport system in Oman is organized and advanced, to say the least. You can easily get around using public transportation or while driving your own car. Nonetheless, everyone, including drivers and commuters, must be aware of the country’s traffic laws.

Traffic rules in Oman are enforced by the Royal Oman Police (ROP). Over the years, the traffic laws have been implemented and modified accordingly, with the aim of keeping the roads safe for all motorists and pedestrians. Keep on reading to know more about the country’s traffic rules!

List of Driving Violations and Fines in Oman

Below is a list of the specific traffic violations and fines in Oman, including laws on speeding, parking, overtaking, hauling/transporting, and various other violations.

Aside from the fine itself, most of these violations involve “black points,” a system that has been implemented since March 2018. When a person accumulates more than 12 black points in a year, he/she may lose his/her driving license.

Speeding Violations

Exceeding maximum speed by more than 75 km/hr – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Exceeding maximum speed by more than 50-75 km/hr – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Exceeding maximum speed by more than 35 km/hr – 10 OMR
Driving at a speed that disrupts traffic – 35 OMR, 1 black point

Parking Violations

Parking in a space designated for the disabled – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Parking on the yellow line on the left side of the road – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Parking a truck less than 50 meters between the yellow line on the right and the main road, when there’s no emergency – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Parking in a space designated for ambulances – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Parking on the yellow line on the right, when there’s no emergency – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Parking a car for sale in places other than those designated for display or sale – 35 OMR
Parking on a designated footpath – 15 OMR
Parking on a part of the road – 10 OMR

Overtaking Violations

Overtaking on the yellow line or on the island – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Overtaking by heavy vehicles or trucks on roads that do not permit overtaking – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Overtaking dangerously by trucks or buses – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Overtaking by trucks or buses on non-main roads – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Overtaking in the path of deceleration, acceleration, and pedestrian ramps – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Driving on the yellow line continuously, with the intent to overtake another vehicle – 10 OMR, 1 black point

Hauling or Transporting Violations

Hauling or transporting another vehicle on a public road in a way that poses a threat to other motorists – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Hauling or transporting a vehicle by another vehicle that is smaller in size and engine power – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Commercial transportation on a vehicle that is carrying temporary registration plates – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Transporting passengers in a vehicle or a motorbike with a teaching plate – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Transporting passengers that exceeds the number prescribed for buses – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Transporting passengers over the limit specified in the vehicle’s license – 10 OMR, 1 black point
Carrying passengers inside a cargo box – 10 OMR, 1 black point

Other Violations

Driving a vehicle with a license from another category – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Installation of additional equipment that increases the engine’s power or sound output – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Covering the entire face beyond the recognition of the driver – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Not stopping at a checkpoint – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Drifting – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Misrepresentation of vehicle panel data, or covering the panel/part of the panel – 50 OMR, 3 black points
Driving a car with a license that has been canceled or withdrawn – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Driving a vehicle or a bike with limited use other than in designated places – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Driving a foreign car with temporary registration after the end of the prescribed period – 50 OMR
Violations of renting offices or showrooms for selling vehicles – 50 OMR
Installing stickers or additions to the vehicle without permission – 50 OMR
Adding or changing fuel tanks other than factory specifications – 50 OMR
Opening outlets on the road without approval from the administration – 50 OMR
Following ambulances on roads – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Driving a motorbike without wearing a helmet (driver and/or passenger) – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Driving a vehicle without holding the steering wheel, or not sitting properly – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Leaving the scene of an accident before all procedures are done – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Not stopping for a police officer – 35 OMR, 1 black points
Driving with export or import plates after the expiry of the prescribed period – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Stopping the vehicle on the side of the road in a position that endangers its users – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Driving heavy vehicles at a time when it is prohibited – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Not installing the vehicle license plate in its designated location clearly – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Driving a foreign car other than for tourism, passing through, or visits – 35 OMR
Repair of a vehicle that has been seriously damaged, without prior consent from the police – 35 OMR
Using mobile phones or other electronic devices while driving – 15 OMR, 2 black points
Failure to adhere to the correct path at the traffic lights – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Not adding reflecting markings on heavy vehicles and equipment – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Not turning on the light alarm for trucks and accompanying vehicles – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Installing a tool or device to place the mobile phone or other electronic devices for the driver’s use – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Installing a box on the motorbike without permission – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Abandoning a vehicle on either side of the road – 15 OMR
Not installing a warning light on the dashboard of trucks/trailers, or not repairing it – 15 OMR
Not using the correct safety belt for drivers and passengers – 10 OMR, 1 black point
Raising the volume of the sound system, radio, or any recording on the road – 10 OMR, 1 black point
Driving a delivery motorbike on the main road – 10 OMR, 1 black point
Driving the vehicle on a road that is closed or under construction – 10 OMR, 1 black point
Not using children’s car seats for children below 4 years old – 10 OMR, 1 black point
Distraction with non-driving activities (e.g. reading, tampering with vehicle equipment) – 10 OMR
Using headlights at high beam in a way that endangers other drivers – 10 OMR
Driving a vehicle without its main lights on a road that is lit – 10 OMR
Driving a bicycle without wearing a helmet (driver and/or passenger) – 10 OMR

Rules on Driving Instruction

In addition to the above violations, there are rules related to driving instruction as well. The following violations and fines apply specifically to driving instructors and student drivers:

Teaching in a vehicle in an unauthorized category – 50 OMR, 2 black points
Driving a learner vehicle without a permit – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Driving instructor is teaching with an expired permit – 35 OMR, 2 black points
Learning to drive a car without an instructor – 35 OMR
Training to drive a vehicle without a driving instructor’s license – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Driving instructor is occupied with something other than teaching – 35 OMR, 1 black point
Driving instructor uses a mobile phone or any electronic device during a lesson – 15 OMR, 2 black points
Tinting or coloring the car windows of the driving instructor car / taxi – 15 OMR, 1 black point
Not wearing a formal Omani dress (for driving instructors) – 10 OMR, 1 black point

Regardless of the type of vehicle you drive, be sure to follow these rules at all times! Moreover, see to it that your driving license is always renewed regularly.

DISCLAIMER: The above list is presented for general, information-sharing purposes only. For the latest data about traffic violations and fines, please visit the official website of the Royal Oman Police.