The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced numerous laws and regulations to make Dubai roads better and safer for everyone. These laws are strictly implemented across the emirate, and failure to comply with these regulations can result in traffic fines and penalties.
The list of Dubai traffic fines and penalties is quite extensive. You can remember things to avoid while driving, but remembering all of the traffic fines can be difficult. However, for reference here is a list of all the important Dubai traffic fines that drivers should be aware of.
Dubai Police Traffic Fines and Penalties
Some violations are so severe that they can lead to instant cancellation of licence and impounding of vehicles. You can find the complete list of Dubai traffic fines on the Dubai Police portal. The list, however, can be exhausting.
For ease of understanding, we have categorized traffic fines based on the severity of traffic fines and type of vehicle class.
List of Serious Traffic Fines
These violations can lead to criminal proceedings as the consequences may be dire for anyone involved. These are the offenses that may put someone’s life or asset at risk.
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation |
|---|---|---|---|
Violation Driving under influence of drugs or narcotics | Fine (AED) By court | Black Points 24 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days |
Violation Driving under influence of alcohol | Fine (AED) By court | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days |
Violation Causing death of others | Fine (AED) By court | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days |
Violation Causing severe accident or injuries | Fine (AED) By court | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days |
Violation Endangering life and safety of others | Fine (AED) 2000 | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days |
Violation Damaging public or private properties | Fine (AED) By court | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days |
Violation Driving without vehicle’s number plate | Fine (AED) 3000 | Black Points 23 | Vehicle Confiscation 90 days |
Violation Illegal transportation of passengers | Fine (AED) 300 | Black Points 24 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Transportation of hazardous material w/o permit | Fine (AED) 3000 | Black Points 24 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days |
List of Minor Traffic Fines
These are common violations such as driving fast in Dubai, that may not be fatal but are more likely to happen. They can easily ramp up your black points.
Violation | Fine (AED) | Black Points | Vehicle Confiscation |
|---|---|---|---|
Violation Driving against traffic | Fine (AED) 600 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days |
Violation Entering prohibited area | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 8 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days |
Violation Driving a noisy vehicle | Fine (AED) 2000 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving a non eco friendly vehicle that causes pollution | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving an unlicensed vehicle or w/o insurance | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days |
Violation Driving on a foreign license of non permitted country | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving on different class of license | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving on expired license or registration | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days |
Violation Driving an unfit vehicle or non compliance to safety standards | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving with one or uncleared number plates | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Swerving suddenly on the road | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Reversing dangerously or w/o any care | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving while using hand held mobiles, gadgets or other distractions | Fine (AED) 800 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Jumping a red light signal | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days |
Violation Failure to follow instructions from traffic policeman | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Overtaking from hard shoulder | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Overtaking in a prohibited zone | Fine (AED) 600 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Entering road w/o caution | Fine (AED) 600 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Trying to escape traffic personnel | Fine (AED) 800 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days |
Violation Failure to stop after a minor accident | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 8 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days |
Violation Failure to install child seat for under 4 years old | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to fasten driver or passenger seatbelt | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to leave safety distance or entering blocked roads | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to make way for emergency vehicles or official envoys | Fine (AED) 3000 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation 30 days |
Violation Parking on special needs space or at the front of fire hydrants | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Stopping on main road for no valid reason | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Stopping on the road junction, yellow box or pedestrian crossings | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Parking in a wrong way or blocking other cars | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Parking on pavement or to disrupt pedestrian movement | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Placing stickers or writings on vehicle w/o permission | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Exceeding tinting limit or tinting unpermitted vehicles | Fine (AED) 1500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to give way to passersby on pedestrian crossing | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to abide traffic signs | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Littering from while driving | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Modifying engine or chassis w/o permission | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 12 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Transporting passengers w/o license for purpose | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation 60 days |
Violation Exceeding passenger limit in transport vehicle | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to take caution during vehicle breakdown | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days |
Violation Driving on expired tires | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation 7 days |
Violation Failure to use indicators on turning or abide by lane discipline | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to get car tested after major modification | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Poor condition of head lights | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 6 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Poor condition of indicators or rear lights | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points 2 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving on wrong lane | Fine (AED) 400 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Changing vehicle’s colour w/o permission | Fine (AED) 800 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Failure to follow protocol while towing car or boat | Fine (AED) 1000 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Interrupting traffic in any way | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points – | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Protruding load w/o permission or loading to pose danger to others | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
Violation Driving w/o lights at night or in foggy weather | Fine (AED) 500 | Black Points 4 | Vehicle Confiscation – |
