Findings and Violations Report
Year: 2023
This regulation establishes fines and penalties for violations of the Land Transport Law (Royal Decree 10/2016 and Exec. Reg. 2/2018). It details fines ranging from OMR 200 for unauthorized passenger transport to OMR 300 for unauthorized goods transport, along with administrative sanctions for non-compliant transport operators.
Regulation Objective & Scope
- Establishes a penalty framework for individuals and operators violating licensing rules under land transport regulations in Oman.
Violation Categories & Penalties
- Unauthorized passenger transport (e.g., informal taxi operations): fine of OMR 200.
- Unauthorized goods transport (e.g., transporting commercial items without permit): fine of OMR 300.
- Additional fines for operating vehicles without valid license or operating card.
Enforcement Procedures
- Inspectors empowered to issue citations on the spot.
- Violators must pay fines and cease unauthorized activity immediately.
Record & Integration
- Violations are logged into a centralized system integrated with Royal Oman Police (ROP) and Ministry of Labour systems starting from February 2025.
Legal References
- Based on the Land Transport Law (Royal Decree 10/2016) and Executive Regulation 2/2018, specifically Articles 8, 19, and 20.
Public Notice & Clarification
- MTCIT issued clarifications in July 2023 confirming the fines and urging licensed transport compliance.
