Car Breakdown Guide Dubai

Comprehensive Car Breakdown Guide for Dubai

Breaking down is stressful, but understanding the legal steps and safety protocols will protect you and your passengers. Here is what every motorist must know when driving in Dubai.

RTA Warning Triangle Rules

By UAE law, you must carry a reflective red warning triangle in your vehicle. If you break down:

• Place the triangle 50 metres behind the car on urban streets.
• Place the triangle 100 metres behind the car on highways (Sheikh Zayed Road, E311, Al Khail Road).

Key Roadside Safety Checklist

1. Move the car to the hard shoulder or nearest service road.
2. Turn on hazard lights immediately.
3. Exit from the passenger side (away from traffic lanes).
4. Call Ahmed Car Recovery on +971 50 209 7467.