Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines List 2026: Full Fine Amounts and Black Points

Running a red light in Abu Dhabi costs AED 1,000, 12 black points and 30 days of vehicle impoundment. The AED 50,000 figure often quoted with it is the separate fee to release the impounded car, not the fine. This list covers every major fine amount, the black points attached to it, and which violations lead to impoundment.

Abu Dhabi enforces speed limits strictly. Abu Dhabi removed its speed buffer in 2018, so radars are set at the posted limit. Dubai has never officially confirmed a buffer, although a margin of about 20 km/h is widely reported.

Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines List by Category

Abu Dhabi Speed Fines by Km/h Over the Limit

Speed over the limit	Fine (AED)	Black points	Vehicle impounded
Up to 20 km/h	300	None	None
21 to 30 km/h	600	None	None
31 to 40 km/h	700	None	None
41 to 50 km/h	1,000	None	None
51 to 60 km/h	1,500	6	15 days
More than 60 km/h	2,000	12	30 days
More than 80 km/h	3,000	23	60 days

There is no buffer in Abu Dhabi. On a 100 km/h road, 101 km/h can already trigger a fine.

Red Light and Reckless Driving Fines

Running a red light in Abu Dhabi carries a fine of AED 1,000, 12 black points and 30 days of vehicle impoundment. To release the impounded vehicle, a separate payment of AED 50,000 is required under Law No. 5 of 2020. That AED 50,000 is a release fee, not the fine itself.

Other reckless driving fines:

• Mobile phone use while driving: AED 800, 4 black points
• Not wearing a seatbelt: AED 400, 4 black points
• Tailgating or driving slowly in the fast lane: AED 400, 4 black points
• Sudden lane changes without signalling: AED 1,000, 4 black points
• Driving under the influence: fine set by the court, 23 black points, 60 day impoundment

Weather Emergency Violations

• Gathering near valleys, flooded areas, or dams during rainy weather: AED 1,000, 6 black points
• Driving through flooded valleys: AED 2,000, 23 black points

Other Common Violations

• Driving without a licence plate: AED 3,000, 23 black points
• Dangerous driving that jeopardises other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians: AED 2,000, 23 black points
• Wrongly overtaking: AED 600, 6 black points
• Not following traffic police instructions: AED 400, 4 black points
• Not stopping for pedestrians at a crossing: AED 500, 6 black points
• Littering while driving: AED 1,000, 6 black points
• Pedestrians crossing the road away from a designated crossing: AED 400
• Using a vehicle for other than its designated purpose: AED 300, 4 black points

Parking Fines

• Parking on pavements: AED 400
• Parking in spaces for people of determination or blocking fire hydrants: AED 1,000, 6 black points
• Stopping in the middle of the road without reason: AED 1,000, 6 black points

Accident Reporting Fines

Not stopping after causing a minor accident where no one is injured carries a fine of AED 500, 8 black points and 7 days of vehicle impoundment.

Under the Federal Traffic Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, in force since 2025), failing to stop at an accident that involves an injury, whether you caused it or not, carries a fine of AED 50,000 to AED 100,000 and up to one year in prison. The same penalty applies to failing to give information about the accident, evading police when told to stop, and deliberately hitting police, military or security vehicles. Accidents must be reported to the police within three hours unless there is a valid excuse.

Abu Dhabi Speed Fine: Quick Answer

An Abu Dhabi speed fine starts at AED 300 for driving up to 20 km/h over the limit. It rises to AED 3,000, 23 black points and 60 days of vehicle impoundment for more than 80 km/h over. Abu Dhabi has no speed buffer, so 1 km/h over the posted limit can be fined. The full scale is in the speed fines table above.

How the Black Points System Works in Abu Dhabi

• Black points are tracked federally, a violation in any emirate, whether it’s Dubai, Sharjah or elsewhere, counts toward the same total.
• 24 points for the first time: licence suspended for 3 months
• 24 points a second time: licence suspended for 6 months
• 24 points a third time: licence suspended for 1 year, with mandatory retraining and retesting
• Each set of points expires 12 months after the violation date

How Fast Can You Reach 24 Points?

Violation	Points added	Running total
Red light (month 1)	+12	12
Phone use while driving (month 2)	+4	16
No seatbelt (month 3)	+4	20
Tailgating (month 4)	+4	24, licence suspended

Four common violations in four months are enough to trigger a suspension.

Can You Remove Black Points in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Abu Dhabi Police runs an in person point reduction and licence reinstatement service, confirmed at multiple official events and locations, including Mushrif Mall, ADIHEX, and Al Ain’s Zayed Central Library, since 2025.

• 8 to 23 points: register, pay AED 800, and attend a course to have 8 points deducted
• 24 points or a suspended licence: register, pay AED 2,400, and complete a rehabilitation course to reinstate your licence
• Attendance is in person and mandatory, this is not an online only process
• Availability is periodic and tied to specific centres or events, so confirm current registration locations and dates with Abu Dhabi Police before assuming a session is running right now
• For other ways to reduce points across the UAE, see our guide on how to remove black points from a licence in the UAE.

Rules for Drivers Under 21 in Abu Dhabi

Younger drivers face a stricter version of the points system.

• New drivers hold a probationary licence rather than a full licence
• Points stay active for one year during the probation period
• Reaching 24 points means a 6 month licence suspension, or paying AED 2,400 for a one day rehabilitation course
• Reaching 24 points a second time during probation cancels the licence entirely, with a one year wait before reapplying

Drivers 21 and over face the standard rule instead. A first time 24 point suspension runs 3 months, or the AED 2,400 course, rising to 6 months for a repeat within a year.

How to Check and Pay Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines

• TAMM, Abu Dhabi’s official government platform: sign in with UAE Pass, go to Drive and Transport, then Fines and Violations
• Abu Dhabi Police app:sign in with UAE Pass, go to Traffic Services, then Traffic Fines Inquiry
• Abu Dhabi Police website: the public fines inquiry page lets you search by plate, licence or traffic file number without logging in
• In person: TAMM service centres, Abu Dhabi Police branches, or Sahl kiosks at ADNOC station.

All outstanding fines must be paid before you can renew your vehicle registration.

Paying early also saves money. Under Abu Dhabi Police’s discount programme, you get 35% off if you pay within 60 days of the violation, and 25% off if you pay after 60 days but within one year. High risk violations are excluded, and you can also pay in instalments through partner banks such as First Abu Dhabi Bank and ADCB.

Why Does My Abu Dhabi Fine Show AED 375, AED 150 or AED 75?

An Abu Dhabi fine that shows an odd amount such as AED 375, AED 150 or AED 75 is often a fine with the early payment discount already applied. The discount comes off the original amount on the fine list:

Original fine	35% off (60 days)	25% off (1 year)
AED 100	AED 65	AED 75
AED 200	AED 130	AED 150
AED 500	AED 325	AED 375
AED 1,000	AED 650	AED 750

Open the violation on TAMM or the Abu Dhabi Police app to see the original amount, the violation name and the discount applied. If the amount still does not match, contact Abu Dhabi Police before paying.

Road Crossing Fine for Pedestrians in Abu Dhabi

The road crossing fine for pedestrians in Abu Dhabi is AED 400 for crossing away from a designated crossing, a rule Abu Dhabi Police regularly reminds residents about. Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 bans crossing roads from non designated places, and crossing a road with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more, or causing an accident, can bring much heavier penalties set by the court.

Example: an AED 600 speeding fine (21 to 30 km/h over the limit) paid on day 40 costs AED 390. Paid on day 100, it costs AED 450. After one year, the full AED 600 is due. Always check the final amount on TAMM before paying.

How to Pay Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines on TAMM, Step by Step

Step 1: Go to tamm.abudhabi, open Services, then Drive & Transport, and click Fines & Violations in the left menu.

Step 2: Open Traffic Fines Payment.

Step 3: On the Traffic Fines Payment page, click Sign in to Start.

Step4: Log in with UAE PASS using your Emirates ID, email or phone number. Your outstanding fines then appear, and you can pay them by card.

Do Traffic Fines Affect Your Car Insurance?

Insurers can check your violation record when calculating premiums, and black points in particular can push renewal quotes higher.

A clean record helps you get a better quote at renewal, while repeated violations can make your premium more expensive. Ask your insurer how it treats fines and black points before renewing.

Is a Traffic Fine the Same as a Darb Toll Charge?

No. Darb is Abu Dhabi’s road toll system, a separate charge for using certain roads, not a traffic violation. Traffic fines are penalties for breaking a traffic law. Checking your Darb balance and checking your traffic fines are two different processes through two different systems.

Abu Dhabi vs Dubai: Key Fine Differences

If you regularly drive between emirates, which most Abu Dhabi residents do, these differences matter. For every Dubai fine amount, see our Dubai traffic fines list. See our full Dubai RTA fine check guide if you need the Dubai specific process too.

Rule	Abu Dhabi	Dubai
Speed buffer	Zero, exact posted limit enforced	No official buffer; a margin of about 20 km/h is widely reported
Red light fine	AED 1,000 + 12 points	AED 1,000 + 12 points
Phone use fine	AED 800 + 4 points	AED 800 + 4 points
Black point removal course	AED 800 (8-23 points) or AED 2,400 (24+, reinstatement), periodic in person sessions	Fixed fee, removes 8 points
Fine payment channel	TAMM app or Abu Dhabi Police	Dubai Police app or RTA
Black points across emirates	Tracked federally, same total everywhere	Tracked federally, same total everywhere

A common trap: drivers who mostly drive in Dubai get used to the unofficial margin there, then assume it applies everywhere. It does not. Crossing back into Abu Dhabi on a highway like the E11 puts you back under zero tolerance enforcement immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the red signal crossing fine in Abu Dhabi in 2026?

The red signal crossing fine in Abu Dhabi is AED 1,000, along with 12 black points and 30 days of vehicle impoundment. A separate AED 50,000 payment is required to release the impounded vehicle.

What happens when you get 12 black points in Abu Dhabi?

Nothing is suspended yet. Licence suspension starts at 24 black points within 12 months. However, getting 12 points from a single red light violation puts you halfway to the suspension threshold, and black points from all emirates count toward the same total.

How many black points before my licence is suspended in Abu Dhabi?

Your licence suspension is triggered when you reach 24 black points within 12 months. For a first offence, the suspension period is 3 months, with longer suspension periods for repeat offences.

Can I check Abu Dhabi fines with my Emirates ID?

Yes. You can check Abu Dhabi traffic fines using your Emirates ID, vehicle plate number, or driving licence number through TAMM and the Abu Dhabi Police app.

Do black points expire in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. Black points generally expire 12 months after the violation date, provided the points have not resulted in reaching the applicable suspension threshold during that period.

References

1. TAMM, Fines and Violations
2. Abu Dhabi Police, Traffic Fines Inquiry
3. Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation