Dubai Traffic Fines & Black Points Guide
Everything you need to know about traffic fines in Dubai: amounts, black points, how to check if you have outstanding fines, how to pay, and how to contest them.
DUI Carries the Harshest Penalties in the World
Drink driving in Dubai carries a AED 20,000 fine, criminal prosecution, possible imprisonment, and deportation for expats. The legal limit is effectively zero — even trace amounts from medication or mouthwash can result in prosecution. Never drink and drive.
Dubai Police App
Recommended- 1Download 'Dubai Police' from App Store or Google Play
- 2Select 'Traffic Services' from the menu
- 3Enter your license plate number or Emirates ID
- 4View all outstanding fines instantly
MOI Website
- 1Visit moi.gov.ae
- 2Go to 'Traffic Services'
- 3Enter vehicle plate number and emirate
- 4View and pay fines online
SMS to 5959
- 1Send your vehicle plate number to 5959
- 2You will receive an SMS with outstanding fines
- 3Service works 24/7
- 4Standard SMS rates apply
RTA App
- 1Download the 'RTA Dubai' app
- 2Go to 'Vehicles & Licensing'
- 3Check fines by plate number
- 4Also useful for renewing registration
Fines must be paid before renewing your vehicle registration (Mulkiya). Outstanding fines also appear on your driving record and can affect visa renewals.
Online / App
- •Dubai Police app (easiest)
- •MOI portal (moi.gov.ae)
- •DubaiNow app
- •Bank mobile apps (ENBD, ADCB, Mashreq)
In Person
- •RTA service centres
- •Dubai Police traffic department
- •All major bank branches
- •Emirates NBD / ADCB ATMs
Other Ways
- •nol card kiosks at metro stations
- •Carrefour customer service counters
- •Some petrol station kiosks
- •Post offices (Emirates Post)
Black points are accumulative penalty points added to your UAE driving record for traffic offences. They are separate from the monetary fine.
Reaching 24 Black Points:
Points Reset
Black points reset after 1 year with no new offences. The clock restarts after each new violation.
Tourists & Visitors
Fines on international licenses are transferred to the rental company and charged to your card. Unpaid fines can affect future UAE visa applications.
Common Traffic Fines Table
| Offence | Fine | Black Points | Notes | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running a red light | AED 1,000 | 12 | 30-day vehicle confiscation | Severe |
| Speeding 20–30km/h over limit | AED 600 | 6 | No confiscation at this level | High |
| Speeding 30–40km/h over limit | AED 700 | 6 | 15-day vehicle confiscation | High |
| Speeding 40–60km/h over limit | AED 1,000 | 12 | 30-day vehicle confiscation | Severe |
| Speeding 60km/h+ over limit | AED 2,000 | 23 | 60-day confiscation + criminal referral | Severe |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | AED 800 | 4 | Hands-free (Bluetooth) is allowed | Medium |
| Not wearing a seatbelt (driver) | AED 400 | 4 | All passengers must wear seatbelts | Medium |
| Child not in car seat | AED 400 | 4 | Children under 4 require an approved car seat | Medium |
| Tailgating / unsafe following distance | AED 400 | 4 | Strictly enforced on Sheikh Zayed Road | Medium |
| Illegal parking | AED 200 – 1,000 | 0 | Varies by location; Salik zones and malls carry higher fines | Low |
| Parking in a disabled space without permit | AED 1,000 | 0 | Vehicle may also be towed | Medium |
| Driving with expired registration (Mulkiya) | AED 500 | 4 | Registration must be renewed annually | Medium |
| Driving without insurance | AED 500 | 4 | Vehicle impounded until insurance is obtained | High |
| Reckless driving | AED 2,000 | 23 | 60-day confiscation + possible criminal prosecution | Severe |
| DUI (drink or drug driving) | AED 20,000 | 23 | 60-day confiscation + criminal prosecution + possible imprisonment + deportation | Severe |
| Jumping queue / cutting in line of vehicles | AED 600 | 6 | Common offence near school zones | Medium |
| Horn honking without cause | AED 500 | 0 | Includes excessive honking in traffic | Low |
Running a red light
SevereFine
AED 1,000
Black Points
12
30-day vehicle confiscation
Speeding 20–30km/h over limit
HighFine
AED 600
Black Points
6
No confiscation at this level
Speeding 30–40km/h over limit
HighFine
AED 700
Black Points
6
15-day vehicle confiscation
Speeding 40–60km/h over limit
SevereFine
AED 1,000
Black Points
12
30-day vehicle confiscation
Speeding 60km/h+ over limit
SevereFine
AED 2,000
Black Points
23
60-day confiscation + criminal referral
Using a mobile phone while driving
MediumFine
AED 800
Black Points
4
Hands-free (Bluetooth) is allowed
Not wearing a seatbelt (driver)
MediumFine
AED 400
Black Points
4
All passengers must wear seatbelts
Child not in car seat
MediumFine
AED 400
Black Points
4
Children under 4 require an approved car seat
Tailgating / unsafe following distance
MediumFine
AED 400
Black Points
4
Strictly enforced on Sheikh Zayed Road
Illegal parking
LowFine
AED 200 – 1,000
Black Points
0
Varies by location; Salik zones and malls carry higher fines
Parking in a disabled space without permit
MediumFine
AED 1,000
Black Points
0
Vehicle may also be towed
Driving with expired registration (Mulkiya)
MediumFine
AED 500
Black Points
4
Registration must be renewed annually
Driving without insurance
HighFine
AED 500
Black Points
4
Vehicle impounded until insurance is obtained
Reckless driving
SevereFine
AED 2,000
Black Points
23
60-day confiscation + possible criminal prosecution
DUI (drink or drug driving)
SevereFine
AED 20,000
Black Points
23
60-day confiscation + criminal prosecution + possible imprisonment + deportation
Jumping queue / cutting in line of vehicles
MediumFine
AED 600
Black Points
6
Common offence near school zones
Horn honking without cause
LowFine
AED 500
Black Points
0
Includes excessive honking in traffic
Fines correct as of 2025. Dubai Police may update fine amounts — always verify at dubaipolice.gov.ae.
Speed Camera Coverage is Extensive
Dubai has one of the world's densest speed camera networks. Fixed cameras are on most major roads; mobile speed traps operate in school zones, residential areas, and during peak hours. The official tolerance above posted limits is 20 km/h, but cameras are calibrated — do not rely on any tolerance.
Driving in Dubai
Traffic fines are just one part of driving safely in Dubai. See our full driving guide for road rules, parking tips, how to convert your license, and the best routes across the city.