How to Reduce or Dispute a Traffic Fine in the UAE

The UAE uses a tiered system of fines and black points:

• Fines range from AED 200 to AED 50,000 depending on severity
• Black points: 0–24 points per violation, tracked per licence
• 24 black points in 12 months: licence suspension (3–12 months)
• Serious offences (reckless driving, DUI): vehicle impoundment + possible jail time
• Speed camera fines: issued by registered owner, not necessarily the driver
• Each emirate manages its own traffic fine system separately

Here are the most frequently issued fines in the UAE:

• Exceeding speed limit by up to 20 km/h: AED 300, no black points
• Exceeding speed limit by 20–40 km/h: AED 600–700, 6 black points
• Exceeding speed limit by 40–60 km/h: AED 1,000, 12 black points, 30-day impoundment
• Exceeding speed limit by 60+ km/h: AED 2,000–3,000, 23 black points, 60-day impoundment
• Using mobile phone while driving: AED 800, 4 black points
• Running a red light: AED 1,000, 12 black points, 30-day impoundment
• Not wearing seatbelt: AED 400, 4 black points
• Parking in disabled spot: AED 1,000
• Driving under the influence: AED 20,000+, 23 black points, vehicle impoundment, possible jail

Check your traffic fines through these official channels:

• Dubai: Dubai Police app, dubaipolice.gov.ae, or RTA app
• Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police app (TAMM) or adpolice.gov.ae
• Sharjah: Sharjah Police app or shjpolice.gov.ae
• All emirates: Ministry of Interior app (MOI UAE)
• Fines appear within 24–72 hours of the violation
• Pay through the same apps, or at any ADNOC/ENOC station kiosk

If you believe a fine was issued in error:

The UAE periodically offers ways to reduce your fine burden:

• Amnesty programmes: some emirates offer 50% discounts during special periods (e.g., National Day)
• Early payment discounts: select emirates offer reduced rates if paid within 60 days
• Black point reduction: points expire 12 months from the date of violation
• Good conduct: some traffic departments clear points for clean driving records
• Ramadan/Eid discounts: historically offered by several emirates
• Check official police social media for announcements — programmes are not always widely advertised