In a metropolis like Dubai, it is important to follow traffic laws while owning a car. The Dubai Police implements strict traffic rules and regulations to keep car owners in check. Besides, it ensures that drivers follow these traffic laws.
However, if the laws aren’t followed, the drivers can face a certain fine and black points, resulting in vehicle impoundment. Here’s a complete list of all traffic fines for vehicle owners and public transport users.
Dubai Police Traffic Fines
The Dubai Police has introduced the Black Point system, which aims to keep track of drivers who break traffic laws. Drivers accumulate black points every time a rule is broken, evidently leading to the confiscation of their vehicle.
Alongside, a specific fee is charged for breaking these traffic rules and regulations. Here, we’ve compiled a complete breakdown of various traffic fines in Dubai.
Speed Fines
The fines imposed based on overspeeding of the vehicle by the Dubai Police are listed below.
| Speed Penalties | Amount | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation Period |
| Riding below the speed limit | AED 400 | 4 | 0 |
| Going over 60km/h | AED 2000 | 12 | 30 days |
| Going over 80 km/h | AED 2000 | 12 | 30 days |
| Max speed limit of 60 km/h crossed | AED 1500 | 6 | 12 days |
| The max speed limit of 50 km/h crossed. | AED 1000 | 0 | 0 |
| Max speed limit of 40 km/h crossed. | AED 700 | 0 | 0 |
| Exceeding max limit by not more than 20 km/h | AED 300 | 0 | 0 |
| Max speed limit crossed by not more than 30km/h | AED 600 | 0 | 0 |
Parking Fines
Here are the parking-related fines that drivers need to abide by:
| Parking Penalties | Amount | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation Period |
| Parked car in front of a fire hydrant. | AED 1000 | 6 | 0 |
| Parked in reserved areas for | AED 1000 | 6 | 0 |
| Parked on the road’s left side. | AED 1000 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrong parking | AED 500 | 0 | 0 |
| Parked behind other vehicles | AED 500 | 0 | 0 |
| Parked in a way as to endanger other passengers | AED 400 | 0 | 0 |
| Parked on pavements | AED 400 | 0 | 0 |
| Parked in a way to obstructs the movement of pedestrians | AED 400 | 0 | 0 |
Heavy Vehicle Fines
Fines pertaining to the use of heavy vehicles are imposed by the Dubai Police upon refusal to comply with the laws, as shown below:
| Heavy Vehicle Penalties | Amount | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation Period |
| Becoming a danger to other drivers | AED 3000 | 0 | 0 |
| Driving in a way that harms properties | AED 3000 | 0 | 0 |
| Jumping a red signal | AED 3000 | 0 | 0 |
| The vehicle is the cause of the overturning of another vehicle | AED 3000 | 0 | 0 |
| Disrupting lane discipline | AED 1500 | 12 | 0 |
| Loading in a way as to be a danger to other people | AED 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| Loading the vehicle in a negative way | AED 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| Entering into prohibited areas | AED 1000 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle content leaking out | AED 1000 | 12 | 0 |
| Safety protocol not followed by the vehicle | AED 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| Avoiding or running from police | AED 1000 | 16 | 30 days |
| Not stopping after causing a minor accident | AED 1000 | 16 | 60 days |
Behaviour Fines
Causing a nuisance to pedestrians is punished by fines that are listed below.
| Behaviour Penalties | Amount | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation Period |
| Reversing in a dangerous manner | AED 500 | 4 | 0 |
| Crossing through heavy traffic | AED 600 | 4 | 7 |
| Mobile phone usage during driving | AED 800 | 4 | 0 |
| Drunk driving | Court Decision | 23 | 60 |
| Drugged while driving | Court Decision | 0 | 60 |
| Use of vehicle in a way to harm properties | AED 2000 | 23 | 60 |
| Posing danger to other passengers or pedestrians | AED 2000 | 23 | 60 |
| Refusal to fasten seatbelt | AED 400 | 4 | 0 |
| Driving a vehicle causing pollution | AED 1,000 | 6 | |
| Driving around without a registered number plate. | AED 3,000 | – | – |
| Driving a vehicle without insurance | AED 500 | – | – |
| Driving a vehicle with expired registration | AED 500 | – | – |
| Allowing a kid under 10 to sit infront | AED 400 | – | – |
| Tinting a vehicle that is not allowed to be tinted | AED 1,500 | – | – |
| Illegally transporting passengers | AED 3,000 | 24 | 30 days |
| Littering from vehicle window | AED 1,000 | 6 | – |
| Failure to wear a helmet while riding a motorcyclist | AED 500 | 4 | – |
| Car lights, rear lights and indicators in poor condition | AED 400 | 6 | – |
| Changing vehicle colour without official permission | AED 800 | – | – |
New Traffic Fines Introduced
On July 6th, 2023, the Dubai Police launched new traffic fines, ranging from AED 10,000 to AED 100,000. Laws leading to the impoundment of vehicles were also implemented so that the general public would be warned and follow them in the future.
Traffic Offenses That Lead to a Fine of up to AED 10,000
The fines that require drivers to pay AED 10,000 are listed below. In order to avoid getting these fines, it is recommended to register the vehicle’s license plate and follow authority traffic laws.
| Fines | Amount |
| Modifying a vehicle without permission from the authority causes more noise to be emitted. | AED 10,000 |
| Trying to escape the Dubai Police | AED 10,000 |
| Partaking in activities such as racing, or showcasing vehicles in the public. | AED 10,000 |
Traffic Offenses That Lead to a Fine of up to AED 50,000
The fines that cost the driver AED 50,000 are listed here below:
| Fines | Amount |
| Riding a motorbike intended for recreational use. | AED 50,000 |
| Crossing a red light and running while it can turn green. | AED 50,000 |
| Endangering other drivers on the road by recklessly driving. | AED 50,000 |
| Using a fake driving license or one that is counterfeit. | AED 50,000 |
| Driving under 18. | AED 50,000 |
| Crashing or lighting hitting the police car. | AED 50,000 |
Traffic Offenses That Lead to a Fine of up to AED 100,000
Road racing is highly illegal in Dubai. Even after that, if drivers continue to partake in road races that have not been authorised beforehand, it can lead to vehicle confiscation. The vehicles can only be given back if they pay AED 100,000 to the Dubai Police.
FAQs
Yes! All emirates in the UAE impose heavy traffic fines. Emirates such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are stricter about their traffic laws while areas like Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain exercise easier laws.
The Dubai Police offers promotions and discounts on traffic fines to help Dubai residents pay their tolls. Besides, banks offer instalment options, a few listed here:
– Emirates NBD
– Dubai Islamic Bank
– Standard Charted Bank
– Emirates Islamic Bank
A 400 AED fine is issued for parking violations, specifically for parking on the pavement. Other parking-related fines include AED 500 for illegal parking and AED 1,000 for blocking traffic.
To check your driving fines in Dubai, visit the official RTA website. Go to the home page and click the ‘Check Your Fines‘ tab. Enter your Traffic File Number and any additional required details. You’ll then see a list of fines with information about the violation type, date, and penalty amount.
Yes, Dubai offers early payment discounts on traffic fines, including speed fines. If you settle your fine within 30 to 60 days of the violation, you can often get a discount ranging from 25% to 50%. This policy is also common in other Emirates, making it a great way to reduce the penalty amount.
That’s all there is to know about the traffic fines implemented by the Dubai Police. Knowing these fines can help residents abide by the traffic rules and regulations.
