List of Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines
In Abu Dhabi, the authorities ensure strict implementation of traffic laws and regulations. Hefty fines and the highly effective black point system keep the roads safe for everyone. Knowing how much a mistake can actually cost encourages people to stay more careful on the road. For someone new, however, it can be a little difficult to remember all these rules and the long list of violations and traffic fines in Abu Dhabi.
This guide covers all the main traffic violations and associated fines in Abu Dhabi. For your convenience, we created different categories according to the nature of the violation.
Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines
Traffic fines in Abu Dhabi often come with an additional penalty, i.e. black points. After a certain number of black points on your file, you can face license suspension or vehicle impounding. Typically, vehicle impounding is more common for light vehicles (LV) as compared to heavy vehicles (HV). Besides the impounding, there are different ways through which owners are reminded of their outstanding dues. For instance, before vehicle ownership transfer in Abu Dhabi, the owner must clear all the traffic fines and penalties.
In the following lists, we have specified the type of vehicle where applicable. Let’s start with speeding fines in Abu Dhabi.
Fines Related To Speeding Violations
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation |
|---|---|---|---|
Violation Exceeding the speed limit by more than 80 km/h | Fine (AED) 3000 | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days for LV |
Violation Exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h | Fine (AED) 2000 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days for LV |
Violation Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 60 km/h | Fine (AED) 1500 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation 15 days for LV |
Violation Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 50 km/h | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 40 km/h | Fine (AED) 700 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 30 km/h | Fine (AED) 600 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Exceeding the speed limit by no more than 20 km/h | Fine (AED) 300 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving below the minimum speed limit | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
The minimum speed limit for driving a vehicle on on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road is 120 km/h. Motorists driving below the speed limit on the first two lanes of the four-lane highway will be fined with AED 400.
Fines Related to Vehicle License Plates
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation |
|---|---|---|---|
Violation Driving w/o vehicle number plates | Fine (AED) 3000 | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 90 days for LV |
Violation Driving with single or unclear number plates | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Improper usage of commercial number plates | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days |
Fines Related To Reckless Driving
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation |
|---|---|---|---|
Violation Driving to endanger lives or damage public/ private properties | Fine (AED) 2000 | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days for LV |
Violation Driving under the influence of alcohol or leading to someone’s death | Fine (AED) By Court | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days for LV |
Violation Causing a serious accident or injuries | Fine (AED) By Court | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days for LV |
Violation Driving under the influence of drugs | Fine (AED) By Court | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days for LV |
Violation Driving a heavy vehicle to endanger lives, damage property or cross red light | Fine (AED) 3000 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to stop after causing an accident | Fine (AED) 500-LV | 1000-HV | Black Points 8-LV | 16-HV | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days for LV |
Violation Crossing a red light on LV or motorcycle | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days |
Violation Entering a prohibited zone | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 8 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days for LV |
Violation Entering a road dangerously | Fine (AED) 600 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving against the traffic direction | Fine (AED) 600 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days for LV |
Violation Sudden deviation along the road | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Reversing dangerously | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to maintain safety distance b/w vehicles | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Entering a blocked or unclear road | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to wear helmet while driving a motorcycle (including passenger) | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 (driver) | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Making wrong turns or U-turns | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving at night or in foggy weather w/o lights | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to follow traffic signs and directions | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to take safety measures on vehicle breakdown | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Causing a disturbance in traffic | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to use indicators on a turn or a lane change | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to abide by lane rules | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Crowding the scene of accidents | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Fines Related To Driving Licence
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation |
|---|---|---|---|
Violation Driving on a different class of license | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving on an expired licence or vehicle registration | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days for LV |
Violation Driving on a non-permitted foreign license | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to show vehicle registration card & driving license | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
If you are driving on maximum black points and have not submitted your license to Abu Dhabi Police already, you will be subjected to hefty fines:
- First violation – AED 1000
- Second violation – AED 2000
- Third violation – AED 3000
Fines Related To Parking and Overtaking
Violations | Fines (AED) | Black Points |
|---|---|---|
Violations Parking in the place of a fire hydrant | Fines (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 |
Violations Parking in spaces for handicapped | Fines (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 |
Violations Parking behind vehicles blocking their movement | Fines (AED) 500 | Black Points – |
Violations Parking taxis in non designated spots | Fines (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 |
Violations Abuse the parking places | Fines (AED) 500 | Black Points – |
Violations Parking vehicle on pavement | Fines (AED) 400 | Black Points – |
Violations Truck driver overtaking at no overtaking places | Fines (AED) 3000 | Black Points – |
Violations Wrong overtaking | Fines (AED) 600 | Black Points 6 |
Violations Overtaking from hard shoulder | Fines (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 |
Violations Overtaking from prohibited place | Fines (AED) 600 | Black Points – |
Violations | Fines (AED) | Black Points |
Fines Related to Seats and Seatbelts
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points |
|---|---|---|
Violation Driver without seat belt | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 4 |
Violation Passengers without seat belt | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – |
Violation Seating children less than 10 years old or less than 145 cm tall in the front seat | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – |
Violation Not providing infant seats for less than 4 year old children in the car | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – |
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points |
Fines Related to Stopping the Car
Violations | Fines (AED) | Black Points |
|---|---|---|
Violations Stopping car in a way that it endangers pedestrians | Fines (AED) 400 | Black Points – |
Violations Stopping car in a way that it blocks pedestrian movement | Fines (AED) 400 | Black Points – |
Violations Stopping on the road without reason | Fines (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 |
Violations Stopping on yellow box | Fines (AED) 500 | Black Points – |
Violations Stopping car on the left side of the road in prohibited places | Fines (AED) 1000 | Black Points – |
Violations Stopping car on pedestrian lines | Fines (AED) 500 | Black Points – |
Violations Not stopping the car on pedestrian crossing | Fines (AED) 500 | Black Points 6 |
Those were some common traffic fines in Abu Dhabi. Drive safely and always follow the traffic rules and regulations for the safety of your vehicle, the driver, passengers and pedestrians on the road. For more on questions pertaining to fines in the Emirate, here is a list of Abu Dhabi traffic fine FAQs.
Moreover, if you think you were mistakenly penalised for a traffic fine in Abu Dhabi, go through this step-by-step guide on how to contest a traffic fine in the UAE and lodge your complaint.
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