How to Remove Black Points from a License in UAE: Accident-Free Day Aug 31

There are several real ways, how to remove black points from a license in UAE, and right now, one of them is genuinely time-sensitive. The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed Accident-Free Day 2026 will take place on 31 August, with registration already open since 17 August, this is the one fully free way to get 4 black points removed, and most guides don’t mention it at all.

This guide covers that free federal route in full detail below, plus black point removal by emirate, point transfers, and exactly how long points take to expire.

If you already have black points and just want a working method, not a lecture on what black points are, 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 scan of every real method, since this is usually a search where people already know they have a problem and want the fix.

• 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, within 15 to 30 days of the violation notice

Remove Black Points for Free: The Accident-Free Day Programme

This is the biggest gap in most guides to how to remove black points from a license in the UAE, and it deserves the most attention here, especially right now.

• 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 17 August 2026, the campaign day itself is 31 August 2026, and points are deducted 25 September 2026
• 4 black points are removed automatically, with a participation certificate emailed to your UAE Pass address, typically visible on your record a few weeks 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: go to the official MOI registration portal before 31 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: sent to the email address linked to your UAE Pass, usually within minutes of signing
• 4 points removed by 25 September: automatic, no separate application needed

Over 300,000 drivers participated in the 2024 edition. Confirm the exact current year’s dates and registration link directly through the MOI portal each year, since this is an annual campaign and dates shift slightly year to year.

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.

Violation	Black Points
Driving without a licence, or under the influence, or causing a serious accident	24
Speeding more than 60 km/h over the limit, or reckless driving	23
Jumping a red light	12
Using a phone while driving	4
Not wearing a seatbelt	4
Tailgating	4
Overtaking or parking in a prohibited area	4

Suspension Length by Points Reached

Points	Typical Suspension
24 (first time)	3 months
24 (second time)	6 to 12 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.

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:

1. Serve the full suspension period, there’s no way to shorten this by paying
2. Clear all outstanding fines through the relevant app or portal
3. Complete any required rehabilitation or awareness course, this is usually mandatory for suspensions, not optional
4. Submit your reinstatement request through your local police portal, such as Abu Dhabi Police or RTA Dubai, with your Emirates ID and licence details
5. Wait for approval, this can take a few days once the previous steps are complete

Remove Black Points by Emirate: Paid Courses

There are two different price tiers reported for these courses, and the difference genuinely matters. A standard, generally ongoing traffic awareness course tends to cost 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. Reported costs range from around AED 250 for the standard course up to AED 810 depending on the specific programme running at the time. 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, reported at around AED 200, removing up to 8 points.

Separately, Abu Dhabi has run limited-time special campaigns. One example ran at Mushrif Mall from 20 October to 20 November 2025, priced at AED 800 for point reduction, or AED 2,400 for full licence reinstatement after reaching 24 points. These special campaigns are not permanently available. Confirm current sessions with Abu Dhabi Police before assuming one is running right now.

For the full Abu Dhabi fines breakdown, including under-21 rules, see our Abu Dhabi traffic fines guide.

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
• Sharjah: Sharjah Police portal, search using your licence details
• 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
• This is generally allowed once per year, per licence

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 this within 15 to 30 days of receiving the violation notice.

Updates Section

Last verified: July 2026. This guide reflects the Accident-Free Day programme as confirmed by the Ministry of Interior and Federal Traffic Council, current Dubai and Abu Dhabi course fees, and point transfer processes via RTA and TAMM.

Conclusion

Most guides, how to remove black points from a license in UAE get two things wrong. First, Accident-Free Day is a real, free, federal way to remove points that most competing articles never mention, so if you’re weighing whether a paid course is worth it, check the campaign dates first. Second, the paid course route differs meaningfully by emirate and by which specific programme is running, so the “right” removal method depends on where your licence was issued and what’s currently available there.

Confirm current campaign dates and course availability directly with the relevant authority before you commit to a plan, since these details are updated periodically and a quick check can save you an unnecessary fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to remove black points from a license in UAE for free? 

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. You can also download pledge uae certificate for free.

When is Accident-Free Day 2026?

The campaign day is 31 August 2026, with registration opening 17 August 2026 through the MOI portal, and points deducted from compliant participants on 25 September 2026.

How much does it cost to remove black points in the UAE? 

It depends on the programme. A standard traffic awareness course generally costs around AED 200 to 250 and removes up to 8 points. Emirates occasionally run separate, limited-time special campaigns at higher prices, for example a recent Abu Dhabi programme charged AED 800 for point reduction or AED 2,400 for licence reinstatement. Confirm current pricing 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, generally 15 to 30 days 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, 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.

References

1. Ministry of Interior UAE, Accident-Free Day
2. TAMM, Request for Transferring Traffic Fines to the Driving Licence