How to remove black points from a license in UAE depends on how many points you have and which emirate issued your licence. There are several real ways, and one of them is free: the Ministry of Interior’s Accident-Free Day. For 2026, registration opened on 17 August, the campaign day was 31 August, and 4 black points were removed from compliant drivers on 25 September. The campaign runs every year around the start of the school year.
This guide covers that free federal route in detail, plus paid courses by emirate, point transfers, and how long black points take to expire.
If you already have black points and just want a working method, start with the overview below and jump to the section that fits your situation.
Ways to Remove Black Points from a License in the UAE
Here is a quick look at every method:
Screenshot: Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic Regulation on the official uaelegislation.gov.ae website (captured October 2026).
Wait for points to expire naturally, 12 months, if you stay under 24 points
Join the Accident-Free Day programme, free, federal, once a year
Attend a paid awareness or defensive driving course, cost varies by emirate
Transfer points to the actual driver responsible, with their consent
Request a review if points were assigned incorrectly, as soon as possible after the violation notice
Remove Black Points for Free: The Accident-Free Day Programme
Run by the Federal Traffic Council under the Ministry of Interior, not tied to a single emirate, also referred to as Day Without Accidents
Timed around the start of the school year
For the 2026 campaign: registration opened on 17 August 2026, the campaign day was 31 August 2026, and points were deducted on 25 September 2026. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet
4 black points are removed automatically, and the deduction appears on your record after the campaign
No course, no fee, this is the only fully free removal method available
How to Register for Accident-Free Day
The process is simple, and reads like this from start to finish:
Visit the MOI portal → Log in with UAE Pass → Read the safety pledge → Agree to the commitments → Complete the CAPTCHA and submit → Drive violation-free on 31 August → Certificate arrives by email → 4 points removed by 25 September
A closer look at each step:
Visit the MOI portal: register on the official MOI portal when registration opens (for 2026 it opened on 17 August)
Log in with UAE Pass: this is the standard digital identity system for UAE government services, have it ready
Read the safety pledge: it lists the specific rules you’re committing to
Agree to the commitments: maintaining a safe following distance, wearing your seatbelt, respecting speed limits, yielding to pedestrians, avoiding handheld phone use, and giving way to emergency vehicles
Complete the CAPTCHA and submit: a standard verification step before your registration is confirmed
Drive violation-free on 31 August: the one day that actually counts
Certificate arrives by email: participants receive a confirmation of their pledge
4 points removed by 25 September: automatic, no separate application needed
The campaign dates shift slightly from year to year. Confirm the exact dates and the registration link on the official Ministry of Interior channels each year before you plan around it.
What You Should Know Before You Start?
One fact shapes several of the removal options below. The 12-month expiry clock starts from the date of the offence, not from the date you pay the fine. Missing this distinction is a common reason people think their points should have expired when they haven’t.
Common Violations and Their Black Points
Knowing how many points a violation carries helps you judge how close you are to the 24-point threshold, and whether waiting for expiry is realistic or a faster removal method is worth pursuing. For the full fine amount attached to each violation, see our Dubai traffic fines list.
Violation
Black Points
Speeding more than 80 km/h over the limit, or reckless driving
23
Speeding more than 60 km/h over the limit
12
Jumping a red light
12
Overtaking from a prohibited place
6
Using a phone while driving
4
Not wearing a seatbelt
4
Tailgating
4
Suspension Length by Points Reached
Points
Typical Suspension
24 (first time)
3 months
24 (second time)
6 months
24 (third time)
1 year, plus mandatory retraining and retesting
If you’re already at or near 24 points, removal becomes urgent rather than optional, so check the methods below and act on the fastest one that fits your situation. A quick UAE driving licence status check shows where your licence stands right now.
How to Reinstate a Suspended License?
If you’ve already reached 24 points and your licence is suspended, removal methods alone won’t fix it, you need to go through reinstatement instead. The general process is similar across emirates, though the exact portal differs:
Serve the full suspension period. In most emirates there’s no way to shorten it by paying. Abu Dhabi is the exception: during its limited-time rehabilitation sessions, drivers at 24 points have been able to pay for a course that reinstates the licence, so ask Abu Dhabi Police whether one is running
Clear all outstanding fines through the relevant app or portal
Complete any required rehabilitation or awareness course, this is usually mandatory for suspensions, not optional
Submit your reinstatement request through your local police portal, such as Abu Dhabi Police or RTA Dubai, with your Emirates ID and licence details
Wait for approval, this can take a few days once the previous steps are complete
Screenshot: Justice, Safety and the Law section on the official u.ae website (captured October 2026).
Remove Black Points by Emirate: Paid Courses
Two kinds of paid options exist. A standard traffic awareness course is generally available and usually costs less.
Separately, emirates occasionally run limited-time special campaigns with their own pricing and different point allowances. These special campaigns are not always running, so confirm current availability before assuming a specific price applies to you.
Dubai
A Dubai Police or RTA-approved traffic awareness course removes up to 8 black points. The fee depends on the programme running at the time, so check the current fee in the Dubai Police app before registering. Register through the Dubai Police app or RTA channels. This can generally be completed once per year.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Police offers a standard traffic awareness course through TAMM or the Abu Dhabi Police website, removing up to 8 points. Check the current fee on TAMM or with Abu Dhabi Police.
Separately, Abu Dhabi Police has run limited-time special sessions at public venues, where drivers could pay a fee to reduce up to 8 points, and drivers at 24 points could pay a higher fee to reinstate a suspended licence. These sessions are not permanent and the fees change each time. Confirm current sessions and prices with Abu Dhabi Police or TAMM before assuming one is running right now.
How to Remove Black Points in Sharjah and Other Emirates?
How to remove black points in Sharjah works differently from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The process is more in-person and manual. Eligible drivers register at a local police service centre rather than through an app.
For Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain, check with the local traffic department or the Ministry of Interior UAE app, since options can vary and are less standardised than in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
How to Check Your Black Points First?
Before choosing a removal method, confirm your actual current total.
Dubai: Dubai Police app, sign in with UAE Pass, check your traffic file summary for black points, fines, and tickets
Abu Dhabi: TAMM app, sign in with UAE Pass, go to My Vehicles, then the Black Points widget
Other emirates (Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, UAQ): MOI UAE app, since these emirates route through the federal portal
Transfer Black Points to the Actual Driver
If someone else was driving your vehicle when a violation occurred, you can transfer the points to their licence instead of keeping them on yours.
In Dubai, this is done through the RTA or Dubai Police portal
In Abu Dhabi, this is done through TAMM
The other driver must consent and provide valid ID
Wait for Points to Expire Naturally
If you stay under 24 points, black points expire automatically 12 months after the violation date. There’s no application needed for this, it happens on its own, provided you don’t accumulate new violations that push your total to 24 or beyond in the meantime.
Request a Review for Incorrectly Assigned Points
If you believe points were added by mistake, for example if someone else was driving your car without your knowledge, or a violation was misattributed, you can submit a formal review request through the relevant police portal, with supporting evidence like photos, video, or a written statement. File it as soon as possible after receiving the violation notice, since deadlines apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Remove Black Points from a License in UAE?
Join the Accident-Free Day programme, a federal initiative run by the Ministry of Interior. Sign the online pledge before the campaign date, stay violation-free, and 4 points are removed automatically at no cost.
When is Accident-Free Day 2026?
Accident-Free Day 2026 was on 31 August 2026. Registration opened on 17 August, and points were deducted from compliant drivers on 25 September 2026. The campaign runs every year, so watch the MOI portal around mid-August for the 2027 dates.
How much does it cost to remove black points in the UAE?
It depends on the programme. A traffic awareness course can remove up to 8 points, and the fee depends on the emirate and programme. Emirates occasionally run separate, limited-time special sessions at higher prices, for example Abu Dhabi Police sessions for point reduction or licence reinstatement. Confirm current pricing with the police or TAMM before assuming a specific figure applies.
How long do black points stay on your license in the UAE?
12 months from the violation date, provided you don’t reach 24 points in that period, in which case your licence is suspended instead.
How long does it take to remove black points?
A paid course removes points almost immediately after completion. The Accident-Free Day deduction typically appears on your record a few weeks after the campaign date. Natural expiry takes the full 12 months.
How do I remove black points in Sharjah?
Sharjah’s process is in-person through a local service centre, generally involving a paid reduction course and assessment. Options are less standardised online than Dubai or Abu Dhabi, so confirm current details with Sharjah Police directly.
Can I transfer black points to someone else’s license?
Yes, if that person was actually driving when the violation occurred. This is done through RTA or Dubai Police in Dubai, and TAMM in Abu Dhabi, and requires the other driver’s consent.
Is there a way to remove black points without paying?
Yes, two ways: waiting for natural 12-month expiry, or joining the Accident-Free Day programme, which is free.
How do I check my black points before choosing a removal method?
Use the Dubai Police app for Dubai, TAMM for Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Police portal for Sharjah, or the MOI UAE app for Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain.
Is there a deadline to appeal a wrongly assigned black point?
Yes, deadlines apply, so file as soon as possible from when you receive the violation notice. File with supporting evidence like photos, video, or a written statement.
How do I reinstate a suspended license in the UAE?
Serve the full suspension period (or, in Abu Dhabi, complete the paid rehabilitation course when it is offered), clear all outstanding fines, complete any required course, then submit a reinstatement request through your local police portal with your Emirates ID and licence details. Approval typically takes a few days once these steps are done.
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Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only, based on publicly available UAE laws and regulations. It does not constitute legal advice. Always verify with official UAE government sources or a qualified legal professional.
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