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المادة 1
Article (1) The following words and expressions will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: Emirate: The Emirate of Dubai. RTA: The Roads and Transport Authority. Executive Director: The executive director of the RTA. Road: Any public way on which traffic movement is allowed, including main roads, side roads, and byroads; streets; public squares; bridges; tunnels; interchanges; road median strips; public car parks; pavements; pedestrian crossings; navigable canals; and quays. Road Elements: All essential or decorative materials and equipment forming a Road, including pavements, tiles, asphalt, barriers, fences, lamp posts, distribution boards and their appurtenances, metal poles and their fittings, traffic lights, sign boards, warning signs, benches, sunshades, fountains, models, and other materials and equipment. This also includes elements of the infrastructure of ©2016 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict the Arabic text will prevail.
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Regulation No. (2) of 2006 Concerning Calculation and Collection of the Costs of Repair of Roads Affected by Accidents in the Emirate of Dubai Page 2 of 3 bridges and tunnels and their structural, electrical, and mechanical components. Accident: An act that causes damage to a Road or to a Road Element, including traffic accidents and other accidents resulting from performing construction works, connecting services, or performing any other intentional or unintentional acts.