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

This Abu Dhabi traffic fines list covers real fine amounts, black points, and what actually gets your car impounded. One number gets repeated incorrectly across several guides online: the red light fine. This article corrects it with the accurate breakdown, verified against official sources.

Abu Dhabi enforces traffic rules strictly. Unlike Dubai’s traffic fines, which allow a 20 km/h speed buffer, Abu Dhabi fines drivers from 1 km/h over the posted limit. Knowing the real numbers, not just the headline ones, is what actually keeps you out of trouble.

Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines List by Category

Speeding Fines

Speed Over Limit	Fine (AED)	Black Points	Vehicle Impounded
Up to 10 km/h	300	–	–
Up to 20 km/h	600	–	–
Up to 30 km/h	700	–	–
Up to 40 km/h	1,000	–	–
Up to 50 to 60 km/h	1,500	6	15 days
Over 60 km/h	2,000	12	30 days
Over 80 km/h	3,000	23	60 days

Abu Dhabi’s zero-tolerance policy means there is no buffer here. On a 100 km/h road, 101 km/h already triggers a fine.

Red Light and Reckless Driving Fines

Here is the correction most guides get wrong. Running a red light in Abu Dhabi carries a fine of AED 1,000, with 12 black points and 30 days of vehicle impoundment. A separate AED 50,000 payment is required only to release the impounded vehicle, under Law No. 5 of 2020. That AED 50,000 is not the fine itself. Several sites online list AED 50,000 as the red light fine, which is incorrect.

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
• 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 small accident, where no one is injured, carries a fine of AED 500, 8 black points, and 7 days of vehicle impoundment.

Failing to report a more serious accident, or fleeing the scene of one involving injury, is treated far more severely. This carries a fine of AED 50,000 to AED 100,000 and possible imprisonment of up to one year. 

Sources vary on when this higher penalty applies. Some apply it to any unreported accident. Others tie it specifically to serious or hit-and-run cases. Given the stakes, the safest approach is always the same: stop, and report every accident, however minor it seems.

How the Black Points System Works in Abu Dhabi

• Black points are tracked federally, a violation in any emirate 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 to 12 months
• 24 points a third time: licence revoked, mandatory retraining and retesting required
• Each set of points expires 12 months after the violation date

Can You Remove Black Points in Abu Dhabi?

Yes, contrary to some outdated guides online. 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

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 Fast Can You Actually Reach 24 Points?

A concrete scenario makes this land better than the threshold number alone.

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, easy-to-commit violations across four months is enough to trigger a suspension. None of these feels serious on its own, which is exactly why the total sneaks up on drivers.

How Traffic Fines Affect Your Car Insurance?

This is a real cost most drivers don’t factor in. Insurers check your violation record when calculating premiums. Black points specifically, not just the fine itself, tend to push renewal quotes higher.

A clean record helps build a safe-driver discount over time. Even one or two fines can raise your premium at renewal. Think of the fine as the smaller first payment, with a second, ongoing cost showing up in your insurance for a year or more after.

How to Check and Pay Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines?

1. TAMM, Abu Dhabi’s official government platform: sign in with UAE Pass, go to Drive and Transport, then Fines and Violations
2. Abu Dhabi Police app: sign in with your Emirates ID, go to Traffic Services, then Traffic Fines Inquiry
3. In person: TAMM service centres, Abu Dhabi Police branches, or Sahl kiosks at ADNOC stations

All outstanding fines must be cleared before vehicle registration renewal. Unpaid fines block the renewal entirely.

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

No, and this is worth clarifying since the two get confused. 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. 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	20 km/h buffer before a radar triggers
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 20 km/h buffer, 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.

Updates Section

Last verified: July 2026. This guide reflects current Abu Dhabi Police fine schedules, Law No. 5 of 2020 on vehicle impoundment, and TAMM’s current fine inquiry and payment process.

Conclusion

Two things matter most from this Abu Dhabi traffic fines list. First, know the real fine amount versus the separate impoundment release fee, the AED 1,000 fine versus the AED 50,000 release cost for a red light violation are two different numbers, not one. Second, check your fines regularly through TAMM or the Abu Dhabi Police app rather than waiting for registration renewal to find out you owe money.

Black points are tracked federally, so a clean record matters across every emirate, not just Abu Dhabi. A single bad month, one red light plus a couple of smaller violations, can put you halfway to a suspension faster than most drivers expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actual fine for running a red light in Abu Dhabi? 

AED 1,000, with 12 black points and 30 days of vehicle impoundment. A separate AED 50,000 payment applies only to release the impounded vehicle, not as the fine itself.

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

24 points within a 12-month period triggers a 3-month suspension on the first offence, escalating with repeat offences.

How do I check my traffic fines in Abu Dhabi? 

Through the TAMM app or website, the Abu Dhabi Police app, or in person at a TAMM centre, Abu Dhabi Police branch, or Sahl kiosk.

Can I check Abu Dhabi fines with my Emirates ID? 

Yes, both TAMM and the Abu Dhabi Police app let you check fines linked to your Emirates ID, plate number, or licence number. If you’re also checking Emirates ID related fines, note that this is a separate system from traffic fines.

What is a 400 AED fine in Abu Dhabi? 

Several common violations carry this amount, including parking on pavements, not wearing a seatbelt, and driving without your licence or registration on hand. Check your specific violation code for the exact reason.

Do black points expire in Abu Dhabi? 

Yes, each set of points expires 12 months after the violation date, provided you have not reached 24 points in that period.

Can I remove black points in Abu Dhabi? 

Yes. Abu Dhabi Police runs a periodic in-person reduction service. AED 800 removes 8 points for drivers with 8 to 23 points, and AED 2,400 reinstates a licence for drivers who reached 24 points. Both require attending a course. Confirm current session locations and dates with Abu Dhabi Police.

Are the rules different for drivers under 21 in Abu Dhabi? 

Yes. Drivers under 21 hold a probationary licence. Reaching 24 points means a 6-month suspension or the AED 2,400 course, and reaching 24 points again during probation cancels the licence entirely, with a one-year wait to reapply.

Is a Darb toll charge a traffic fine? 

No. Darb is a separate road toll system in Abu Dhabi. Traffic fines are penalties for violations, checked and paid through a different system.

Do traffic fines affect my car insurance premium in Abu Dhabi? 

Yes. Insurers check your violation record, and black points in particular tend to push renewal premiums higher, on top of the fine itself. A clean record helps build a safe-driver discount over time.

References

1. TAMM, Fines and Violations
2. Abu Dhabi Police, Traffic Fines Inquiry
3. Law No. 5 of 2020 concerning Vehicle Impoundment in Abu Dhabi