The Newest Traffic Violation List and fines in Dubai and UAE

Violation of road rules is one of the inevitable side effects of rush hour traffic in UAE populous cities specifically Dubai.

In order to promote ‘safety of society’, the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) has considered a classified penalties in force such as high cash fines, black points and vehicle impoundment.

Still and always, the most reliable way to stay away from traffic fines of any kind is strictly adhere to the rules. This article as a full guide will help you to be aware of common driving offenses and related details and to be watchful of your driving manner.

Black Points Record System

Not all traffic violations in Dubai and the UAE in general would just settle by paying a certain amount of fine. In fact, Black Point System makes the legal process in this area notably different from other countries.

This system scrupulously monitors drivers who blatantly disregard the rules.

The mechanism of the system is based on adding a specific number of black points to the driving license.

In other word, the points number are directly related to the seriousness of the traffic violation.

Your black points should not exceed 24 in a one-year period. I

n case of exceeding for the first time, your driving license will be suspended for 3 months. A six-month suspension period will await drivers who accumulate 24 black points for the second time.

The third exceeding the maximum traffic points allowed, results in one-year license revocation. What you need to know is during the suspension, your license will be confiscated.

Be aware that in case of license confiscation, any refusal to submit the car license ends with a fine of AED 1000 to 3000.

What violations carry 24 black points?

• Driving under the influence of sedatives, psychotropic drugs or similar substances
• Driving a vehicle with no number plate

Both offences will lead to 60 days of impounding the car plus the amount of fine imposed by the court (up to AED 3000).

• Unauthorized transporting of hazardous flammable materials

It results in a fine of AED 3,000 and 30 days of car confiscation.

What violations carry 23 black point?

• Reckless driving that endangers the life and safety of others.

This serious offence results in a fine of AED 2000 and a sixty-day confiscation of the vehicle.

• Reckless driving that leads to property damage, whether public or private.

The offence will lead to 60 days of impounding the car and paying the fine determined by the court.

• Exceeding the maximum speed limit more than 80 km/h

It is subject to a fine of AED 3000 and sixty-day confiscation of the vehicle.

• Driving that causes the death

A traffic violation that leads to death has a 60-day car impounding and a heavy fine determined by the court.

• Serious accident or injuries

It carries 30-day car impounding and a heavy fine determined by the court.

Traffic Violation with 16 Black Points

• Escape from traffic police with a high vehicle is subject to AED 1000 fine plus your car will be impounded for 30 days.
• The driver of a heavy car who leaves the scene after causing a minor accident must pay a fine of AED 1000 and the vehicle will be impounded for 60 days.

Traffic Offences Lead to getting 12 Black Points

• Driving a noisy car which leads to a fine of AED 2000.
• Driving a vehicle with non-relevant license; for instance, riding a motorcycle with car license imposes AED 400
• Light vehicle and motorcycle red-light running land traffic offenders with a fine of AED 1000 to pay and 30-day vehicle impounding.
• Exceeding the maximum speed limit more than 80 km/h has a fine of AED 2000 and 30-day vehicle impounding.) Depending on how much speed has been exceeded the violation would get 23 points)
• Escape from traffic police with a light vehicle has the consequences of AED 800 fine and 30-day car impounding.
• Any unauthorized modification of car chassis or engine carries AED 1000 fine.

What Traffic Offences result in 6 and 8 black points?

• If the driver of a light car leaves the scene after causing a minor accident (8 black points, AED 500 fine plus 60-day of impounding the car)
• Entering road from a prohibited place (8 black points, AED 1000 fine plus 7-day of impounding the car)
• Not giving way to ambulances, police cars, public service vehicles or official motorcyclists (6 black points plus AED 1000 fine)
• Parking next to a fire hydrant (6 black points and AED 1000 fine)
• Parking in special areas for people with special needs and physical disability (6 black points and AED 1000 fine)
• Exceeding the maximum speed limit Not more than 60 km/h (6 black points, AED 1500 fine and 15-day car impounding)
• Throwing trash out of car window (6 black points and AED 1000 fine)

Which Traffic Offences Carry 4 Black Points?

• Driving in the opposite direction of traffic (a fine of AED 600 plus 7-day car impoundment)
• Driving a vehicle with an expired registration (a fine of AED 500 plus 7-day car impoundment)
• Driving when the license has expired (a fine of AED 500 plus 7-day car impoundment)
• Expired worn out tires (a fine of AED 500 plus 7-day car impoundment)
• Driving an uninsured car or a car without insurance (a fine of AED 500 plus 7-day car impoundment)
• Driving with a license issued by a foreign country, except in permitted cases. (a fine of AED 1000)
• Using the horn or car audio system in an annoying way (a fine of AED 400)
• Driving at night without your headlights On (a fine of AED 500)
• Driving in fog without fog lights (a fine of AED 500)
• Failure to comply with traffic police orders (a fine of AED 400)
• Not wearing the seat belt by both driver and passenger (a fine of AED 400)
• Failure to observe safe distance (a fine of AED 400)
• Not wearing a helmet by both motorcyclists and passenger (AED 500 fine)
• Driving below the minimum speed limit (AED 400 fine)
• High speed reverse gear (AED 500 fine)
• Using a mobile phone while driving (AED 800 fine)
• Sudden swerving or sudden deviation (AED 1000 fine)

Which offenses are not subject to black points?

However, six following cases are not subject to traffic points, major traffic fine of up to AED 3000 awaits them.

• Driving a heavy car in such a way that it leads to overturning of one’s own or another’s car.
• Driving a heavy car in such a way that it damages to private or public property.
• Driving a heavy car in such a way that it endangers the driver’s life and the safety of others (subject to AED 3000 fine)-
• Heavy vehicle red-light running
• Not covered truckload
• Tricycle and bicycle traffic on the highway (90-day confiscation)

Other Minor Traffic Fines Up to 800 in the UAE

• Not carrying the registration cart (AED 400 fine)
• Driving in residential, educational, hospital areas in a way that endangers the lives of others (AED 400 fine).
• Obscure number plate (AED 400 fine)
• Not providing baby seats for children under 4 years old (AED 400 fine)
• Any blocking of crosswalk, sidewalk and car path by your vehicle (AED 500 fine)
• Not using signal when changing lanes or going around a curve (AED 400 fine)
• Not giving priority to cars coming from the left or behind (AED 400 fine)
• Parking in the opposite direction (AED 500 fine)
• Changing the color of the car or any modification without getting a permission or NOC from (AED 800 fine)
• Overtaking in the prohibited area like on narrow roads or at a bridge (AED 600 fine)

Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic Fines in Dubai

What if the black points were given to you in a situation where you were not the driver yourself?

First of all, you need to know that there is a unique traffic code or traffic file number that is connected to your driving license and as many as cars you own.

Since the black points are issued mere on driving license linked to the Traffic Code number, you need to be cautious about lending your car to others.

In case the traffic points are recorded on your driving license while you were not behind the wheel, it is possible to transfer black points to the offender’s license. Transferring procedure is performed through online services or at police station traffic departments.

Can black points on license be removed?

Black points have an expiration date and automatically remove after one year. According to Dubai Police the violators have been given a chance to compensate infraction as soon as possible.

Anyone who accumulated more than eight and less than 24 can attend Traffic Awareness Courses to eliminate the traffic points. Taking these classes costs AED 810 and removes 8 black points.

Timely payment of traffic fines helps to reduce traffic points.

Is there any discount on traffic fines in Dubai?

Dubai Police sometimes offers traffic fine discounts on various occasions such as UAE National Day, Ramadan or Eid Al-Adha.

If you are lucky, you can take advantage of these discounts.

End Note

Sometimes nothing like heavy fines can have the greatest deterrent effect, especially on those who are tempted to adventure at high speed.

All the information presented in this article will be useful and applicable to both groups of residents and expats in Dubai. Since the UAE has strict regulation to accept immigrants, you as a newcomer are expected to be more alert and careful.

The last thing you need to aware of is that any facts, figures and prices shown in this article are correct at time of publication.