Dubai(UAE) Black points
Black points are a federal penalty added to your driving licence for a traffic offence, on top of the cash fine. Reach 24 points within a year and your licence is suspended — 3 months for a first suspension if you're 21 or over, or 6 months for a repeat within the same year. A heavy points record can also push up your car insurance premium.
This guide covers how to check and pay Dubai traffic fines through the official Dubai Police and RTA platforms, what happens when black points reach 24, and how fines and points feed back into your car insurance — including renewal, your no-claims discount, and premium. It closes with answers to common questions about checking fines, licence suspension, and registration renewal.
Dubai Traffic Fines, Black Points, and more
The Dubai Police and Road and Transport Authority (RTA) issue traffic fines to enforce road safety. A fine left unpaid can hold up your vehicle registration renewal, and a heavy run of black points, the demerit points added to your licence on top of a fine, can lead to a suspension.
Here's the full list of Dubai traffic violations, fines, black points, and vehicle impoundment periods, along with how to check what you owe and how it can affect your car insurance.
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Speeding Violations
Dubai's roads carry some of the finest cars in the world, and high speeds can be tempting. Speeding fines can reach AED 3,000, with additional penalties including 23 black points and vehicle impoundment for 30 days for light vehicles.
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Leaving the Accident Scene
You must stop and address any accident you're involved in, assist the injured or notify the authorities. Failing to do so brings a fine of AED 500 for light vehicles and AED 1,000 for heavy vehicles.
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Driving Without a Valid Registration
Keep your vehicle registration valid. Driving without one carries a fine of AED 500, four black points, and vehicle impoundment for 17 days.
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Running a Red Light
Jumping a red light is a costly mistake, particularly for heavy vehicle drivers, who face a fine of AED 3,000 and a year-long licence suspension. Light vehicle drivers face AED 1,000 in fines, 12 black points, and vehicle impoundment for 30 days.
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Unauthorized Vehicle Modifications
Modifying your vehicle's engine without authorization carries a fine of AED 1,000, 12 black points, and impoundment for 12 months.
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Mobile Phone Usage While Driving
Using a mobile phone while driving carries a fine of AED 800 and four black points. Avoid distractions to stay safe and fine-free.
More violations, fines, & confiscation period
Reordered by severity, with the three new rows from the June 2026 update appended below the speed and parking bands.
Note: Figures above are drawn from the Dubai Police and RTA violation schedules and the sources listed at the end of this article. Always confirm the current amount on the official Dubai Police or RTA portal before paying, figures and discount campaigns change.
What happens at 24 black points
Reach 24 black points within a year and your licence is suspended. For drivers aged 21 and over, a first suspension runs 3 months, or you can pay AED 2,400 and complete a one-day rehabilitation course instead. A repeat suspension within the same year runs 6 months.
You can also bring your point count down. The Ministry of Interior's periodic Accident-Free Day can remove up to 4 black points from drivers with a clean, accident-free record.
Check your current point balance through Dubai Police or the Ministry of Interior's channels. Use the RTA website for more information or, for the full emirate-by-emirate breakdown, see our guide to checking black points in the UAE.
How to Check and Pay Traffic Fines in Dubai
Fines are issued by the emirate where the offence happened, so check the authority that registered it. In Dubai, that's Dubai Police or RTA - UAE PASS gives you single sign-on across both. Drivers in other emirates can check through the MoI UAE app.
- Visit the official Dubai Police or RTA website.
- Navigate to the "Traffic Fines" or "Traffic Services" section.
- Select the "Check Fines" option.
- Enter your details, such as plate number, traffic file number, driving licence number, or Emirates ID.
- Review the list of outstanding fines displayed on your screen.
- Choose the "Pay Fine" option and complete the payment by card, UAE PASS, or at a service kiosk.
- Save or print the payment receipt. You'll need it to confirm the fine is cleared for registration renewal.
Note: Failing to pay fines within the designated time frame can result in increased penalties. You'll also need all outstanding fines cleared, alongside valid insurance, before you can register or renew your vehicle (u.ae).
If your fine relates to a collision, see our guide to getting your Dubai accident report.
How fines and black points affect your car insurance
Your traffic record doesn't stay separate from your cover, it feeds back into it in three ways.
- Renewal. You need all outstanding fines cleared and valid insurance from an authorised insurer before you can register or renew your vehicle.
- Premium. A clean record supports your no-claims discount, the reduction you earn for driving without a claim, and a lower premium. A heavy record of fines and points can push it up.
- Eligibility. A high-risk record can narrow your options at renewal.
Keeping fines paid and points low is one of the simplest ways to protect your premium.
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Our commitment and sources
We aim to keep this guide factual and current. Rules, fines and black-point thresholds change, so we cite official government sources and reputable UAE media, and update this guide as authorities revise them. Always confirm the current amount on the official portal before you pay.
Sources : Dubai Police black-points and violations schedule ; u.ae (registering vehicles);RTA
Frequently asked questions
Where can you check traffic fines in Dubai?
Check Dubai traffic fines through two official channels: the RTA website or app, and the Dubai Police website or app — using your plate number, traffic file number, driving licence number, or Emirates ID.
- Sign in with UAE PASS to move between RTA and Dubai Police without logging in twice, then use the “Check Fines” or “Traffic Services” search on either portal.
Fines are recorded by the emirate where the offence happened, so a Dubai fine won't show on Abu Dhabi's TAMM portal or the Ministry of Interior app used in the northern emirates. For the full emirate-by-emirate breakdown, see GIG Gulf's guide to checking black points in the UAE.
How can you pay traffic fines online in Dubai?
Pay directly on the RTA or Dubai Police website or app once you've located the fine — by card, UAE PASS, or at a service kiosk or centre.
Note: Save or print the payment receipt. You'll need it as proof the fine is cleared when you come to register or renew your vehicle.
All outstanding fines must be cleared, alongside valid car insurance, before RTA will process a registration renewal (u.ae, registering vehicles). Missing the payment window can increase the penalty, so it's worth clearing fines as they arrive rather than letting them sit until renewal.
How many black points suspend a UAE driving licence?
24 black points within a year triggers a licence suspension under the UAE's federal traffic law — a threshold that applies nationwide, not just in Dubai.
If you're 21 or over, a first suspension runs 3 months, or you can pay AED 2,400 and complete a one-day rehabilitation course instead. A repeat suspension within the same year runs 6 months.
Black points are separate from a cash fine — they attach to your licence, not your car, and clear automatically after a year of clean driving. See the UAE Federal Decree-Law on Traffic Regulation for the underlying law, and Gulf News (12 Jun 2026) for a recent example of Dubai Police enforcing it against reckless driving.
Do unpaid traffic fines stop you from renewing your vehicle registration in the UAE?
Yes. RTA — and the equivalent authority in every other emirate — requires all outstanding fines cleared, plus valid car insurance, before it will process a registration renewal.
Check and pay any outstanding fines before your renewal date. Most portals let you clear fines in the same session as the renewal fee.
This requirement is set out on the official government portal: u.ae, registering vehicles. It applies whether you renew through RTA in Dubai or the equivalent authority elsewhere. A clean record also supports your no-claims discount at renewal — see GIG Gulf car insurance for cover options.
Can black points be removed from your UAE driving licence?
Yes, in two ways: points clear automatically after 12 months of clean driving, or you can have up to 4 points removed early through the Ministry of Interior's Accident-Free Day.
To qualify for Accident-Free Day, register your pledge on the MOI website before the event date and keep a clean, violation-free record on the day itself. Points are deducted electronically afterward — no service centre visit needed.
See The National (21 Aug 2025) for how the scheme worked in its most recent run, and GIG Gulf's guide to checking black points in the UAE for how to see your current balance. This only removes points — any fine tied to a past violation still needs to be paid separately.