Dubai Traffic Fines List 2026: Violations, Amounts and Black Points

A Dubai traffic fines list can look overwhelming at first glance, since Dubai Police and RTA track well over a hundred different violations. The good news is that every fine in Dubai comes from the same small set of UAE and Dubai laws, so once you understand how the system works, finding your own violation is quick.

Quick answer: Most scheduled Dubai traffic fines fall between AED 300 and AED 3,000, depending on the violation, and each one carries its own black points. Serious violations can also trigger vehicle impoundment and separate release payments of up to AED 100,000 under Dubai’s impoundment rules, on top of the underlying fine. Fines are set under UAE federal traffic law, checked through Dubai Police, RTA or Emirates Vehicle Gate, and can often be reduced through early payment or paid in instalments for larger amounts.

What you want to know	Quick answer
Common fine range	AED 300 to AED 3,000 for most scheduled violations
Serious violations	Extra black points, possible impoundment and court penalties
Black points	Vary by violation, from 0 to 23 points
Vehicle release fees (impoundment)	Up to AED 10,000 / 50,000 / 100,000 depending on the offence
Where to check	Dubai Police, RTA, Emirates Vehicle Gate or MOI UAE app
Discounts	Vary by fine and campaign, confirm on the official portal

Part of our Fines and Violations coverage for UAE residents.

What Sets Dubai Traffic Fines? The Legal Basis

Dubai traffic fines aren’t decided city by city, they come from a small set of UAE and Dubai-specific laws that Dubai Police enforces locally.

The Current Legal Framework

• Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation, effective 29 March 2025, is the UAE’s overarching traffic law
• It works alongside Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017, which sets the detailed schedule of violation types, fine amounts and black points
• Dubai Police enforces it locally, while RTA manages roads, tolls and vehicle related services
• Same federal framework means the same violation, like using a mobile phone while driving, generally costs the same whether you’re caught in Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Own Impoundment Rules

• Decree No. 30 of 2023, a Dubai-specific decree (not a UAE Cabinet decree), amended the earlier Decree No. 29 of 2015 on vehicle impoundment and came into force in mid-2023
• It doesn’t add new “fines” as such, it sets vehicle release fees required to get an impounded car back: AED 100,000 for unauthorised street racing, AED 50,000 for cases like reckless driving, red-light and plate violations or underage driving, and AED 10,000 for other impoundable offences
• These release fees double on a repeat impoundment within 12 months, capped at AED 200,000
• They sit on top of, not instead of, the standard fine and black points for the underlying violation

One Honest Note on Violation Counts

• Sources disagree on the total number of violations under this law, some say 141, others say 149 or more
• Dubai Police doesn’t publish a fixed headline number, so treat any count you see online, including elsewhere in this article, as approximate
• What matters more is confirming your specific violation’s current fine on the official Dubai Police fine search before you pay

Dubai Traffic Fines List by Category

The tables below cover the most common and highest-search Dubai traffic violations, organised by category.

• Amounts are checked against Dubai Police’s public information where available
• Where published figures genuinely differ between sources, that’s flagged in the table rather than guessed
• Always confirm your exact fine on Dubai Police’s portal before paying

Speeding Fines in Dubai

Dubai speed cameras may allow for some radar tolerance above the posted limit, but this isn’t an officially published or guaranteed allowance. Treat the posted speed limit as the real limit, not the tolerance zone as extra room.

Speed Over Limit	Fine	Black Points	Impound
Within the grace margin	Usually no fine	0	None
20 to 29 km/h over	AED 300	0	None
30 to 39 km/h over	AED 600	0	None
40 to 49 km/h over	AED 700	0	None
50 to 59 km/h over	Published sources differ, verify on Dubai Police portal	—	—
60 to 79 km/h over	AED 2,000	12	30 days
80 km/h and above	AED 3,000	23	60 days
Driving below the minimum speed limit	AED 400	0 to 4	None

Red Light and Junction Violations

Violation	Fine	Black Points
Jumping a red light (light vehicle)	AED 1,000	12
Jumping a red light (motorcycle)	AED 1,000	12
Crossing a yellow box junction incorrectly	AED 500	0
Blocking traffic at a junction	AED 1,000	6
Unsafe or sudden lane entry at a junction	AED 600	6

Mobile Phone, Seatbelt and Distracted Driving

Violation	Fine	Black Points
Using a mobile phone while driving	AED 800	4
General distraction while driving	AED 800	4
Not wearing a seatbelt (driver or passenger)	AED 400	4
Child not in a proper safety seat	AED 400	0
Child under 10 or under 145cm sitting in the front seat	AED 400 to 1,000 (sources disagree)	0

AED 400 isn’t tied to one single offence. It covers several unrelated violations, including a missing seatbelt, an unsecured child seat, worn tyres, faulty lights and unsafe following distance. Check your fine’s violation description, not just the amount, to see which one applies to you.

Parking Violations

Violation	Fine	Black Points
Blocking a fire hydrant	AED 1,000	6
Parking in a People of Determination space without a permit	AED 1,000	6
Stopping unnecessarily on the road	AED 1,000	6
Wrong or improper parking	AED 500	0
Parking on a pedestrian crossing	AED 500	0
Blocking another vehicle	AED 500	0
Pavement or sidewalk parking	AED 400	0

If parking tickets are your main concern, our detailed Dubai Parking Fines 2026 guide covers every parking scenario, from pavement parking to reserved spaces.

Reckless and Dangerous Driving

Violation	Fine	Black Points	Impound
Reckless or dangerous driving that endangers lives	AED 2,000	23	60 days
Damaging public or private property through reckless driving	AED 2,000	23	60 days
Driving against the flow of traffic	AED 600	4	7 days
Sudden or dangerous swerving between lanes	AED 1,000	4	None
Dangerous reversing	AED 500	4	None
Fleeing from a traffic officer	AED 800 to 1,000	12 to 16	None
Driving without valid insurance	AED 500	4	7 days
Overtaking from the wrong side or lane	AED 600	6	None
Overtaking on the hard shoulder	AED 1,000	6	None

Lights, Equipment and Vehicle Fitness

Violation	Fine	Black Points
No lights while driving at night or in fog	AED 500	4
Vehicle lights not working	AED 400	6
Indicators not working	AED 400	2
Expired or unsafe tyres	AED 500	4
Excessive engine or exhaust noise	AED 2,000	12
Throwing litter or objects from a vehicle	AED 1,000	6

Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence is one of the most serious violations on the list. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, penalties are set by the court within a defined range rather than a fixed fine:

• Alcohol: a fine of AED 20,000 to AED 100,000, imprisonment, or either penalty
• Alcohol, licence suspension: 3 months for a first offence, 6 months for a second, cancellation on a third
• Narcotics or psychotropic substances: a fine of AED 30,000 to AED 200,000, imprisonment, or either penalty
• Narcotics, licence suspension: 6 months for a first offence, 1 year for a second, cancellation on a third
• 23 black points and vehicle impoundment (commonly reported around 60 days) are typically applied on top of the court penalty
• A fatal accident caused while impaired carries a harsher penalty, reportedly a fine of at least AED 100,000 and a minimum one-year jail term
• The actual outcome of any DUI case is set by the court within the ranges above, so treat this as a general guide, not legal advice or a guaranteed result

Licence, Registration and Documentation

Violation	Fine	Black Points
Expired driving licence	AED 500	4
Expired vehicle registration	AED 500	4
Driving an unregistered or unlicensed vehicle	AED 500	4
Not carrying your licence while driving	AED 400	0
No registration card in the vehicle	AED 400	0
Driving with the wrong licence class for the vehicle	AED 400	12
Using an unauthorised foreign licence	AED 400	0

Vehicle Condition and Number Plates

Violation	Fine	Black Points
Driving without number plates	AED 3,000 to 10,000 (sources disagree; confirm on Dubai Police portal)	23
Fake or tampered number plates	AED 50,000	Not specified
Displaying only one number plate	AED 400	0
Unclear, dirty or obscured number plate	AED 400	0
Unauthorised engine or chassis modification	AED 1,000 to 10,000 (sources disagree)	12
Excessive or illegal window tinting	AED 1,500 to 10,000 (sources disagree, see note below)	0
Unauthorised vehicle colour change	AED 800	0

The tinting fine is worth double-checking yourself: sources quote anywhere from AED 1,500 to AED 10,000 for the same violation, a gap too wide to guess at. Confirm it directly on the Dubai Police portal.

If your registration has lapsed, our Vehicle Registration Renewal in the UAE guide walks through the renewal process, fees and grace period, so you can fix that before it turns into a fine.

Heavy Vehicle Violations

Violation	Fine	Black Points
Endangering lives with a heavy vehicle	AED 3,000	Not specified
Damaging property with a heavy vehicle	AED 3,000	Not specified
Jumping a red light in a heavy vehicle	AED 3,000	Not specified
Failing to secure a load, causing it to fall or leak	AED 3,000	12
Lane discipline failure in a heavy vehicle	AED 1,500	12
Dangerous loading or overloading	AED 2,000	6
Causing road surface damage from a load	AED 2,000	6

High Value Violations and Vehicle Release Fees

The AED 50,000 and AED 100,000 figures you’ll see quoted for the most serious violations aren’t standalone fines, they’re vehicle release fees under Decree No. 30 of 2023, charged on top of the underlying violation’s fine and points before you can get the car back. The decree assigns a specific amount to each type of case:

• Illegal street racing: AED 100,000 vehicle release payment
• Reckless driving, red-light violations, fake or obscured plates, and underage (under 18) driving: AED 50,000 vehicle release payment
• Other specified mandatory impoundment cases, such as unauthorised modifications or evading police: AED 10,000 vehicle release payment
• These fees can double on a repeat impoundment within 12 months, up to a cap of AED 200,000

Failure to Hand Over Your Licence at Maximum Black Points

If your licence reaches the maximum black points and you’re required to surrender it but don’t, that’s treated as its own violation, with the fine increasing each time it happens:

Occurrence	Fine
1st time	AED 1,000
2nd time	AED 2,000
3rd time	AED 3,000

What Are Black Points in Dubai?

Black points are separate from the fine amount. Paying a fine clears the money owed, but it doesn’t automatically remove the points attached to that violation.

• 12 to 16 points: commonly reported to trigger a warning or a mandatory traffic awareness course, though exact thresholds are described a little differently across sources, confirm your own status on the Dubai Police portal rather than assuming a fixed number
• 24 points (first occurrence): licence suspension of around 3 months
• 24 points (second occurrence): suspension extends to around 6 months
• 24 points (third occurrence): commonly reported as a 1-year suspension with a requirement to retake driving lessons and the test, though some sources describe this as outright revocation, so confirm the current process with Dubai Police if you’re close to this point

An important detail most drivers miss: black points are generally recorded from the date you pay the fine, not the date the violation happened. Leaving a fine unpaid doesn’t delay the points forever, but it does change the timing of when they’re added to your record.

If you already have points on your licence and want to understand how to clear them, our guide on how to remove black points from a licence in the UAE explains the process, including any active waiver campaigns.

Vehicle Impoundment and Release Fees

Serious violations don’t just carry fines and points, they can also take your car off the road, and there are two different reasons a vehicle gets impounded.

• Violation-based impoundment: for specific serious offences like street racing, reckless driving or unauthorised modifications, impound periods generally range from 7 to 90 days, and release requires paying the release fee explained above (AED 10,000 to 100,000 depending on the offence)
• Fine-based impoundment: under Decree No. 30 of 2023, a vehicle can also be impounded once the total unpaid traffic fines recorded against it exceed AED 6,000. In this case there’s no separate release fee, the decree provides for release once the outstanding fines themselves are paid in full
• Repeat violation-based impoundment within 12 months doubles the release fee, capped at AED 200,000
• Dubai also offers a “Pay Against Impound” option for eligible cases, letting you pay a daily rate instead of waiting out the full impound period, ask Dubai Police whether your case qualifies

Dubai Traffic Fine Discounts: What’s Actually Confirmed

Online sources genuinely disagree here, so treat any fixed percentage with caution.

Standing Early Payment Discounts

• Reported figures range anywhere from 25% to 50%, depending on the source
• No single percentage is consistently confirmed across official channels at the time of writing
• Check the exact discount shown against your specific fine on the Dubai Police app, website or RTA portal, it reflects what’s currently active for that violation

Time Limited Amnesty Campaigns

Dubai Police has previously run limited time amnesty campaigns around occasions like UAE National Day, Ramadan and Eid, sometimes offering discounts as high as 50% or more on eligible fines.

• Announced publicly by Dubai Police when active
• Usually exclude serious violations like DUI or reckless driving
• Not permanent, a discount from a past campaign may no longer apply
• Never trust a message offering a discount for a fee or personal details, legitimate discounts only appear through official Dubai Police, RTA or Emirates Vehicle Gate channels

Can You Pay Dubai Traffic Fines in Instalments?

• For larger outstanding fines, Dubai typically allows instalment plans through partner banks, commonly reported to include Emirates NBD, Dubai Islamic Bank, Standard Chartered and Emirates Islamic Bank
• Eligibility is generally tied to a minimum outstanding balance, often cited around AED 5,000
• Plans usually run over several months
• Exact terms, interest rates and eligibility can change, confirm current options directly with Dubai Police or your bank

How to Check Dubai Traffic Fines Online

You have several official ways to run a Dubai traffic fine check.

1. Dubai Police app or website: search using your plate number or Emirates ID
2. RTA website or app: covers fines tied to registered vehicles and driving licences
3. Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG): a shared UAE portal that lets you check fines by plate number across multiple emirates in one place
4. MOI UAE app: useful if you’re not sure which emirate issued the fine

For the full step by step process, including checking by traffic file number, our Dubai RTA Fine Check Online guide covers it in more detail.

If you need more than just the fine amount, Dubai Police also offers a couple of paid record services: a radar snapshot request (a photo of the violation moment) costs AED 30, and a physical copy of your violation list costs AED 5, both requestable through Dubai Police channels.

How to Pay Dubai Traffic Fines

Once you’ve found your fine, you can pay it through:

• Online: Dubai Police app, website, RTA portal or Dubai Now app, by card or digital wallet
• Smart Police Stations: available in various locations, often 24 hours
• Self service kiosks: located across the city
• In person: at Dubai Police customer happiness centres

How to Dispute a Dubai Traffic Fine

If you believe a fine was issued incorrectly, Dubai Police allows objections through an official process known as the Request for Modifying of Traffic Violations service.

1. Gather supporting evidence, such as photos, video or witness details
2. Submit your objection online through the Dubai Police website or app, or in person at a Traffic Department (such as Deira or Bur Dubai)
3. Include your traffic file number and the fine reference
4. Wait for a review decision, which is communicated back through the same channel

Objections backed by clear evidence are more likely to succeed than a written explanation alone.

• If your objection is rejected, escalate in person to the Traffic Prosecution Office in Deira
• Dubai Police’s dedicated line for fine disputes and payment help is 901
• RTA can be reached on 800-90-90
• 999 (or 112) is for genuine emergencies only

Traffic Fines for Visitors and Rental Cars in Dubai

If you’re driving a rental car, or you’re a visitor rather than a resident, a few things work differently.

• Fines issued during a rental period are usually billed to the renter’s card by the rental company, sometimes with an added administrative fee
• Salik toll charges and speed camera fines are typically handled the same way, billed back to the renter
• If you’re driving on Sheikh Zayed Road or any other Salik-tolled route, your rental car needs a working Salik tag fitted, otherwise toll charges (and potential fines for an unpaid or unregistered crossing) can still be attributed to you as the renter
• Tourists whose home country driving licence isn’t on the UAE’s approved list generally need an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside their national licence to drive legally in Dubai; without one, you may not be able to rent a car or could face complications if stopped
• If a fine notice arrives after you’ve already left the UAE, contact the rental company or check Emirates Vehicle Gate directly, since unresolved fines can affect future UAE visits or rentals under your name
• A traffic fine and a Salik toll charge are two different systems, tracked and paid separately. Our guide on how to check Salik fines in Dubai covers that system on its own

Dubai vs Sharjah vs Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines: What’s Different?

Since fines are set under the same federal law, the core violation amounts stay largely consistent across emirates, but enforcement style and a few local rules do differ.

Feature	Dubai	Sharjah	Abu Dhabi
Main authority	Dubai Police and RTA	Sharjah Police and SRTA	Department of Municipalities and Transport
Shared fine checker	Emirates Vehicle Gate, Dubai Police, RTA	Emirates Vehicle Gate, Sharjah Police	Emirates Vehicle Gate
Legal basis	Same UAE federal traffic law, plus Dubai-specific impoundment rules	Same UAE federal traffic law	Same UAE federal traffic law

If you split your driving between emirates, our Sharjah Traffic Fines Check guide and our Abu Dhabi traffic fines list cover the local details for each.

Tips to Avoid Dubai Traffic Fines

• Follow the posted speed limit rather than relying on any reported grace margin
• Keep your phone out of reach while driving, even at a red light
• Check your black points periodically, especially before a licence or registration renewal
• Renew your vehicle registration and insurance before they expire to avoid documentation fines
• Settle fines early where a discount applies, since waiting only adds up the cost

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Traffic Violations Are on Dubai’s Official Fines List?

Sources vary, and Dubai Police does not publish one fixed headline number. Confirm your specific violation on the Dubai Police portal rather than relying on any single count.

What Is the Fine for Using a Mobile Phone While Driving in Dubai?

The fine is AED 800, along with 4 black points.

How Many Black Points Before My Licence Is Suspended in Dubai?

Reaching 24 black points typically triggers a suspension of around 3 months on a first occurrence. The period can increase for repeat offences, with further consequences on subsequent occurrences. Confirm your current status and applicable consequences through the Dubai Police portal.

Is There a Current Discount on Dubai Traffic Fines?

Reported standing discounts vary by source, so check the discount shown against your specific fine on the official Dubai Police or RTA portal. Separate, time-limited amnesty campaigns may also be announced around national occasions.

Can I Pay Dubai Traffic Fines in Instalments?

Yes. Larger outstanding balances may be eligible for payment through partner banks. Confirm the current eligibility requirements and instalment terms with Dubai Police or your bank.

What Is the Grace Speed Limit in Dubai?

A radar tolerance is commonly reported before a speeding fine applies, but it is not a legal allowance to speed. Always follow the posted speed limit.

How Do I Check My Dubai Traffic Fines Online?

You can check Dubai traffic fines through the Dubai Police website or app, RTA, Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG), or the MOI UAE app, using available details such as your plate number or Emirates ID.

How Much Is the Vehicle Release Fee After Impoundment in Dubai?

Vehicle release fees depend on the violation and can reach AED 100,000 for the most serious cases.

Are Dubai Traffic Fines the Same as Sharjah or Abu Dhabi Fines?

The emirates operate under the same UAE federal traffic framework, but enforcement practices and some local rules can differ between Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

What Happens If I Sell My Car With Unpaid Dubai Traffic Fines?

Outstanding fines generally need to be cleared before ownership transfer can be completed. They remain associated with the vehicle and/or registered owner until settled.

How Do I Dispute a Dubai Traffic Fine?

You can use the Request for Modifying of Traffic Violations service online or visit the relevant Traffic Department in person. Supporting evidence, such as photos or video, can be useful when submitting a dispute.

Do Black Points Affect My Car Insurance in Dubai?

They can. Insurers may consider a driver’s violation history, including black points and accident-related records, when reviewing a policy or determining premiums at renewal.

What Is the AED 400 Fine for in Dubai?

AED 400 is not linked to one single offence. It can apply to several different violations, including seatbelt violations, child-seat violations, certain tyre or lighting issues, and following-distance violations. Always check the exact violation description attached to your fine.

What Happens If I Don’t Hand Over My Licence at Maximum Black Points?

Failure to hand over your licence at maximum black points is treated as a separate violation with an escalating fine:

Third occurrence: AED 3,000

First occurrence: AED 1,000

Second occurrence: AED 2,000

Conclusion

Dubai traffic fines list look complicated at first, but they all trace back to the same small set of UAE and Dubai laws, which makes the system more consistent than it first appears. The real skill isn’t memorising every fine amount, it’s knowing where to check your specific violation and confirming the current figure rather than trusting a number that might be outdated.

Keep black points and fines in mind as two separate things, since paying a fine doesn’t automatically clear the points attached to it. Use instalments if a larger fine is hard to clear in one go, and settle fines early wherever a discount applies. If you’re unsure about a specific amount, especially for the higher value violations where sources disagree, the Dubai Police and RTA portals linked throughout this guide are always the most current reference.

Last updated: September 2026. Fine amounts, black points and legal references below are cross-checked against Dubai Police, RTA and official UAE government sources at the time of writing; always confirm against the live Dubai Police portal before paying.

References

• Dubai Police: Black Points and Traffic Violations
• Dubai Police: Fine Payment and Search
• Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
• Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG)
• UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI)
• UAE Government: Road Safety, u.ae
• Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation
• Dubai Legislation: Decree No. 30 of 2023 Amending Decree No. 29 of 2015 (Vehicle Impoundment)