All You Need to Know About Traffic Fines in Dubai

Dubai’s roads are closely watched by cameras and tracking systems that are on all the time. If you break the law, you’ll get Dubai traffic fines and black points on your license at the same time. 

Dubai traffic fines start at 300 AED for minor violations and go up to 100,000 AED for dangerous driving. In the meantime, the points add up, and your license will be taken away if you get 24 in a year. 

You can also lose your car for up to 90 days if you commit major crimes.

How Does Dubai Traffic Fines Work?

The RTA and Dubai Police are in charge of Dubai’s traffic fine system, which is a strong mix of money consequences and “black points.” Cities have installed cameras and radars that automatically record traffic violations, so there’s no way to get away from the law.

So, if you break the rules of the road, you can get a Dubai traffic fine of up to 100,000 AED for dangerous actions like street racing or as little as 300 AED for small violations.

The Black Points System: Strike Three, You’re Out!

Each violation comes with a Dubai traffic fine and black points on your driving record, and the number of black points depends on how bad the violation was. 

For example, driving while drunk is dangerous and gets you 23 black points right away. Alos, texting and driving gets you 4 points. If you don’t pay attention to the rules of the road, these points can add up quickly over the course of a year.

What Will Happen If You Cross The Line?

You will lose your license for a whole year if you get 24 black points in a 12-month period. It’s against the law to drive during this time, so you have to give up your license. Serious violations can also get your car taken away for up to 3 months, which is another punishment.

The good news is that drivers are notified by text message whenever points are added, and the Dubai Police website or app makes it easy to check your position.

Complete Dubai Traffic Fines List

Dubai keeps a long list of driving violations, and each one has its own punishments and effects. 

Speed Violations in Dubai Traffic Fine System

You can get a traffic ticket in Dubai for light speeding for as little as 300 dirhams, but the fine quickly rises to 2,000 dirhams if you go over 60 km/h. Also, you’ll get 12 points on your license and cant use your car for a month. 

Not only fast drivers get fined, but also those going slower than the minimum speed will get AED 400 fined and get 4 points added to their record.

Violation Description	Fine Amount (AED)	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation
Driving below the minimum speed set for the road	400	4	❌
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h	300	❌	❌
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h	600	❌	❌
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/h	700	❌	❌
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/h	1,000	❌	❌
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/h	1,500	6	✓ (15 days)
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h	2,000	12	✓ (30 days)
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80km/h	2,000	12	✓ (30 days)

Number Plate Violations in Dubai’s Traffic System

Dubai doesn’t mess around when it comes to number plate rules. If you’re caught driving without any plates, you’ll face a massive AED 3,000 fine, 23 black points, and your car will be taken away for a full 90 days.

Even smaller violations like having just one plate or plates with unclear numbers will cost you AED 400, while using commercial plates illegally means an AED 500 fine and losing your car for a week.

Violation Description	Fine Amount (AED)	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation
Driving a vehicle without number plates	3,000	23	✓ (90 days)
Driving a vehicle with one number plate	400	❌	❌
Number plates with unclear numbers	400	❌	❌
Illegal use of commercial number plates	500	❌	✓ (7 days)

Violations for Jeopardizing Road Users in Dubai

These violations are the worst driving violations in Dubai because they put people’s lives in danger. You can get up to 23 black points for driving drunk, being dangerous, or killing someone. 

Plus, the penalties for jumping red lights change depending on the type of vehicle; For example, light vehicles get fined 1,000 AED and get 12 points, while heavy vehicles get fined 3,000 AED and have their license frozen.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points
Driving under the influence of alcohol	Court decision	23
Dangerous driving endangers lives	2,000	23
Causing the death of others	Court decision	23
Causing serious accidents/injuries	Court decision	23
Damaging public/private property	2,000	23
Jumping red light (light vehicles)	1,000	12
Jumping red light (motorcycles)	1,000	12
Jumping red light (heavy vehicles)	3,000 + license freeze	❌
Heavy vehicles causing danger	3,000 + license freeze	❌
Failure of heavy vehicle to stop after accident	1,000	16
Failure of light vehicle to stop after accident	500	8
Driving against traffic	600	4
Sudden swerving	1,000	4
Reversing dangerously	500	4
Entering road dangerously	600	6
Failure to leave a safety distance	400	4
Expired tyres	500	4
Failure of the motorcyclist to wear a helmet	500	4
Using a three-wheel leisure bike on the road	3,000	❌
Rubbernecking at accident scenes	1,000	❌

Trucks and Heavy Vehicles Violations in Dubai

Truck drivers who don’t stay in their lanes will be fined AED 1,500 and get 12 black points on their license. It is also very serious to break technical rules like not having bright stickers (AED 500) or not raising the exhaust pipe (AED 1,500). 

It’s also illegal for big vehicles to not meet safety standards, and drivers of these vehicles will be fined AED 2,000 and get six black points.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation
Heavy vehicles not abiding by lane discipline	1,500	12	❌
Heavy vehicles prohibited entry	1,000	4	❌
Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and transport vehicles	500	❌	❌
Failure to raise exhaust pipe in trucks	1,500	❌	❌
Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with security and safety standards	2,000	6	❌

Violations Related to Driving License in Dubai

First, if you drive with a license or registration that has passed, you will be fined AED 500, get 4 black points, and have your car towed for a week. After that, if you get the maximum number of points and still don’t hand over your license, you’ll have to pay fines that go up every time. 

For example, AED 1,000 for the first crime, AED 2,000 for the second, and AED 3,000 for the third failure.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation
Driving with a foreign license except in permitted cases	100	❌	❌
Driving a vehicle on a different license	400	12	❌
Driving a vehicle with an expired driving license	500	4	✓ (7 days)
Driving a vehicle with an expired registration	500	4	✓ (7 days)
Not carrying a vehicle registration card	400	❌	❌
Failure to hand over license after maximum black points (1st violation)	1,000	❌	❌
Failure to hand over license after maximum black points (2nd violation)	2,000	❌	❌
Failure to hand over license after maximum black points (3rd violation)	3,000	❌	❌

Wrong Parking and Overtaking Violations in Dubai

The most severe penalty is AED 3,000 and a license freeze for cars that pass in places where it’s not allowed. Then, it costs AED 1,000 and gets you 6 black points to park in fire hydrant zones or spaces for people with special needs. 

Also, those who park on the sidewalk or block the path of pedestrians can be fined AED 400, even if the crime seems small.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points
Overtaking from a prohibited place by trucks	3,000 + license freeze	❌
Overtaking from a hard shoulder	1,000	6
Overtaking in a prohibited place	600	❌
Parking cars in front of fire hydrants	1,000	6
Parking in spaces for people with special needs	1,000	6
Stopping on the road for no reason	1,000	6
Stopping on the yellow box	500	❌
Parking on the left side of the road in prohibited places	1,000	❌
Stopping at pedestrian crossings	500	❌
Parking behind other cars and blocking their way	500	❌
Taxis stopping in undesignated pickup areas	500	4
Stopping the vehicle on a road junction or curve	500	❌
Not securing vehicle while parked	500	❌
Parking in the wrong way	500	❌
Parking in a way that poses a danger to passersby	400	❌
Parking in a way that interrupts pedestrian movement	400	❌
Parking on pavements	400	❌

Violations Inside the Vehicle in Dubai

It costs 800 AED and gets you 4 points on your license to use your phone while driving. Similar things that take your attention away from the road cost the same. 

Moreover, children younger than 10 or taller than 145 cm are not allowed to sit in the front seats and babies younger than 4 must have car seats or pay AED 400. Drivers get 4 black points for not buckling up, and everyone else gets a fine of AED 400.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points
Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving	800	4
Any other driving distractions	800	4
Allowing children under 10 years old or under 145 cm to sit in front seats	400	❌
Failure to provide a child car seat for children under 4 years old	400	❌
Failure of driver to fasten seatbelt	400	4
Failure of passenger to fasten seatbelt	400	4

Environment Violations in Dubai

You will have to pay AED 3,000 and get 12 black points if things fall off your truck. Also, cars that make too much noise get in a lot of trouble and lose 12 points and AED 2,000. Plus, it will cost you AED 1,000 and 6 points if your car smokes or gives off too many unpleasant fumes. And in the end, throwing trash out the window while driving gets you AED 1,000 and 6 points.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points
Falling or leaking of a heavy vehicle’s load	3,000	12
Driving a noisy vehicle	2,000	12
Driving a vehicle that causes pollution	1,000	6
Littering from vehicle window while driving	1,000	6
Dropping or spilling loads from light vehicles	500	❌

Load Violations in Dubai’s Traffic System

Those who load large vehicles in ways that could put people at risk or damage roads are punishable by AED 2,000 and six black points. 

Even more expensive is not covering what you’re carrying in a truck, which costs AED 3,000. When it comes to smaller cars, dangerous loads must pay AED 500 and get 4 points.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points
Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that poses a danger to others	2,000	6
Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that causes harm to the road	2,000	6
Not covering truckloads	3,000	❌
Failure to abide by loading/unloading regulations in designated areas	1,000	4
Towing a car or a boat without permission	1,000	❌
Failure to abide by safety standards in towing a car or boat	1,000	❌
Loading a light vehicle in a way that poses a danger to others	500	4
Loading a light vehicle in a way that poses a danger to the road	500	❌
Load or protruding load from a light vehicle without permission	500	4

Vehicle Registration and Traffic Permit Violations in Dubai

If you drive a work car without being allowed to, you will have to pay AED 1,500. It also costs you 500 AED and driving without insurance or a license costs you 4 bad marks on your record. 

The fine for misusing your car is only AED 300, but you still get 4 points. The biggest fines come when you carry passengers illegally or transport dangerous materials without permission. Both hit you with AED 3,000 and a maximum of 24 black points, which means losing your license right away.

Violation Description	Fine (AED)	Black Points
Operating industrial construction vehicles without proper permission	1,500	❌
Driving a vehicle without insurance	500	4
Driving an unlicensed vehicle	500	4
Using the vehicle for an undesignated purpose	300	4
Transporting passengers illegally	3,000	24
Transporting inflammable or hazardous materials without permission	3,000	24
Participating in a motorcade without permission	500	4

What Are the Processing Times for All Dubai Traffic Fines?

How fast your fine shows up depends on what you did wrong and how they caught you. 

Violation Type	Processing Time
Fixed Speed Camera	24-48 hours
Red Light Violations	1-3 days
Mobile Radar	2-3 working days
Parking Violations	1-2 days
Wrong U-Turns	2-3 days
No Entry Violations	2-4 days
Salik (Toll) Violations	24 hours
Handwritten Tickets	3-14 working days
Dangerous Driving	3-5+ days

How Can I Check and Pay My Dubai Traffic Fines?

You can check your Dubai traffic fines online, on your phone, or in person; whatever works best for you! 

• Dubai Police Website: Visit the official site, go to ‘Services’ → ‘Traffic Services’ → ‘Fines Inquiry and Payment’ and type in your traffic file, license, or vehicle number.
• Dubai Police Mobile App: Download the app, tap ‘Services’ → ‘Traffic Services’ → ‘Fines Inquiry and Payment’ for an easy mobile experience.
• RTA Website: Use the Roads and Transport Authority website as another way to check and pay for your tickets.
• SMS Service: If you’re registered, you’ll get text messages when you get new fines.
• Service Centers: Go to police stations or RTA customer service centres if you want face-to-face help.
• Payment Options: Pay with GCC credit/debit cards, choose payment plans through certain banks, or use services like Tabby that let you “buy now, pay later.”
• Regular Checks: Get in the habit of checking for fines every week, especially before travelling or renewing documents, even if you haven’t gotten any notifications.

Can I Fight a Traffic Ticket in Dubai?

Yes, you can fight a traffic ticket in Dubai if you think it’s wrong. Here’s how to do it:

1. Collect any proof that shows you didn’t break the rule
2. Send your complaint through the Dubai Police website or app
3. Wait while they look into your case
4. Get their answer (they might keep, change, or cancel your fine)
5. If you still think they’re wrong, you can take your case higher up

What Happens if I Ignore My Dubai Traffic Fines?

Ignoring your Dubai traffic fines is playing with fire. The city has sharp eyes and takes unpaid fines very seriously. Here’s what happens if you don’t pay up:

• Additional Financial Penalties: Your original Dubai traffic fines get bigger as late fees and extra charges keep adding up.
• Travel Restrictions: With unpaid fines, you might get stopped at the airport and not allowed to leave Dubai until you settle your debts.
• Legal Escalation: Wait too long, and you could end up in court, facing even more costs and possibly criminal charges.
• Vehicle Impoundment: The police might tow your car away, and you’ll have to pay even more to get it back.
• Document Renewal Blocks: You won’t be able to renew important papers like your car registration, driver’s license, or visa.
• License Blacklisting: If you keep ignoring Dubai traffic fines, your license could get blacklisted, making it illegal for you to drive.
• Increased Scrutiny: With unpaid fines on your record, cops will watch you more closely during routine stops.
• Credit Score Impact: Long-standing Dubai traffic fines might hurt your credit score, making it harder to get loans in the future.

Bottom Line: How To Handle Dubai Traffic Fines

Dubai makes it easy to handle your traffic fines. You can check and pay them through the Dubai Police app, RTA website, SMS alerts, or by visiting service centers in person. Paying quickly is important because delays bring serious trouble including extra penalties, blocks on your car registration, possible travel bans, and problems renewing important documents. 

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