Royal Oman Police Issues Guidelines for Placing Stickers on Vehicles for National Day

The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has released specific guidelines for motorists who wish to display decorative stickers on their vehicles in celebration of the country's National Day. The directive is part of the police’s effort to ensure that festivity-related vehicle decorations remain in line with traffic safety standards. 

According to the announcement, stickers may be applied during the period from 5 November to 30 November 2025. Within this timeframe, drivers are allowed to decorate their vehicles but must heed certain conditions: changing the vehicle’s colour or shape, or applying non-compliant stickers, is explicitly prohibited. 

One key requirement is that stickers must be “firmly and properly fixed”—i.e., they should not hang loose or be affixed in a way that compromises safety. The ROP also emphasises that decorative images must be relevant and appropriate to the occasion. 

Placement restrictions are strictly enforced: Decorations are prohibited on the vehicle’s front or side windows, and may only be affixed to the rear window, provided they don’t obstruct the driver’s view. Stickers must not be applied to essential lights, licence plates, or other safety-critical surfaces. 

Moreover, the guidelines forbid affixing fabrics, cloths or banners to the vehicle’s hood—or otherwise altering the vehicle’s exterior in a way that could impair visibility or airflow. Display of the national crown and khanjar emblem on stickers is also banned, in accordance with national symbol usage rules. 

The new measures reflect ROP’s focus on balancing festive celebration with road safety and compliance. For drivers wanting to participate in the National Day spirit, it provides clarity on how to do so responsibly—adhering to decorum while preserving safe driving conditions.