Dubai Traffic Fines Discount 2026

If you have an outstanding traffic fine in Dubai, there is a good chance you do not have to pay the full amount. Dubai Police and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) run genuine, government-announced discount programmes. Pay early and you could save 35%. During official campaigns — which Dubai Police has historically launched around UAE National Day, Ramadan, and Eid — the discount can go up to 50%.

But there is something important to know: there is no permanent, always-on discount running in Dubai right now. Discounts are announced for specific periods through official channels. And in recent months, both the RTA and Dubai Police have publicly warned about fake discount offers circulating on social media and WhatsApp that are scams.

Types of Dubai Police Traffic Fines Discounts

Dubai Police has, over the years, run two main types of traffic fine discount programmes. Here is what each one is, where it came from and whether it is currently active.

1. Early Payment Discount

Pay your fine within 60 days of the violation date and you are eligible for a 35% discount on the fine amount. This is the standard early payment discount.

Miss the 60-day window but pay within one year? You may still get a 25% discount.

Abu Dhabi Police officially announced this structure under the 'Pay Early.. Gain Surely' campaign, quoted by Gulf News (2025), with Brigadier Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, named as the source. Dubai Police apply the same structure.

2. Seasonal / Campaign Discounts — Up to 50%

Dubai Police has a documented history of running special fine discount campaigns during major national and religious occasions. These are real — but they are time-limited and announced formally by the government.

Some examples are given below —

• UAE National Day 2017: Dubai Police, under directives from senior leadership, offered a 50% discount on all fines incurred from January 1 to December 2, 2017. Motorists had 90 days to pay. (Gulf News, quoting Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of Traffic Department, Dubai Police)
• February 2019 initiative: Dubai Police launched a violation-free driving programme where drivers who avoided fresh violations for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months received 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% discounts on accumulated old fines. (Gulf News, quoting Major General Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Dubai Police Assistant Commander-in-Chief) — NOTE: This programme officially ended in March 2020 per Gulf News report.

Common Dubai Traffic Fines in 2026 — Official Amounts

All fines below are sourced from the official UAE Ministry of Interior / Abu Dhabi Police General HQ schedule, published under Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017 and available on u.ae — the official UAE Government portal. This schedule applies across the UAE including Dubai.

Violation	Fine	Black Points	Impound
Speeding (up to 20 km/h over limit)	AED 300	NA	NA
Speeding (21–30 km/h over)	AED 600	NA	NA
Speeding (31–40 km/h over)	AED 700	NA	NA
Speeding (41–50 km/h over)	AED 1,000	NA	NA
Speeding (51–60 km/h over)	AED 1,500	6 black points	15 days impound
Speeding (61–80 km/h over)	AED 2,000	12 black points	30 days impound
Speeding (80+ km/h over)	AED 3,000	23 black points	60 days impound
Running a red light (light vehicle)	AED 1,000	12 black points	30 days impound
Using mobile phone while driving	AED 800	4 black points	NA
Not wearing seatbelt	AED 400	4 black points	NA
Child under 4 without child seat	AED 400	NA	NA
Child under 10 (or under 145 cm) in front seat	AED 400	NA	NA
Reckless/dangerous driving	AED 2,000	23 black points	60 days impound
Driving under the influence of alcohol	Court decision	23 black points	60 days impound
Driving without a licence (wrong category)	AED 400	12 black points	NA
Driving with expired licence/registration	AED 500	4 black points	7 days impound
Driving without insurance	AED 500	4 black points	7 days impound
Illegal parking (blocking others)	AED 500	6 black points	NA
Parking in disabled bay	AED 1,000	6 black points	NA
Driving without plates	AED 3,000	23 black points	90 days impound

Note: Dubai applies a speed tolerance buffer of 20 km/h above the posted limit before speed fines begin. For example, on a road with a 100 km/h limit, fines apply from 121 km/h. This buffer does not apply in Abu Dhabi.

How to Check and Pay Your Dubai Traffic Fine with Discount?

Dubai's traffic fine system is fully digital. When a camera or radar records a violation, a fine is usually raised within 24–48 hours and you receive an SMS notification. You can check and pay through several official channels:

Official Ways to Check and Pay Traffic Fines and Get Discount

• Dubai Police App — Download from the App Store or Google Play. Sign in using UAE Pass. Go to Traffic Services → Fines Inquiry and Payment. Any active discount appears automatically next to eligible fines.
• Dubai Police Website — Visit dubaipolice.gov.ae → Traffic Services → Fines Inquiry and Payment. Enter your plate number, traffic file number or Emirates ID.
• RTA Website — Visit traffic.rta.ae. Enter your vehicle or licence details to view and pay fines.
• Dubai Now App — A UAE government super-app for multiple services including fine checks and payments.
• Ministry of Interior portal — moi.gov.ae. Search by Emirates ID or vehicle plate number.
• Smart Police Stations (SPS) — Physical self-service kiosks across Dubai, available 24/7 for cash or card payments.

When a discount campaign is active, the reduced amount appears automatically in your account — you do not need to apply separately or call anyone. If you do not see a discount applied, it is likely either not active right now or your violation is excluded (e.g. serious violations).

Can't Pay in Full? Use the Instalment Plan

If your total outstanding fines come to AED 5,000 or more (individuals) or AED 20,000 or more (companies), Dubai Police offers a zero-interest instalment plan.

1. You pay 25% of the total upfront.
2. The remainder is split into monthly installments at 0% interest.
3. Participating banks include Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), ADCB, Mashreq, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Commercial Bank of Dubai.
4. You apply through the Dubai Police app, dubaipolice.gov.ae or at a Smart Police Station.

Through the RTA's digital platform, Tabby is also available to split any fine payment into 4 interest-free installments regardless of the total amount.

Fake Discount Offers Are Circulating — Know How to Spot Them

Both Dubai Police and the RTA have issued public warnings about fake traffic fine discount offers. This is not a minor issue — people have lost money to these scams.

In November 2024, the RTA alerted residents about a fraudulent online offer claiming 50% off traffic fines and RTA services, circulating by email and social media. The RTA confirmed the offer had no connection to the authority. (Source: Gulf News, November 2024)

In August 2025, Dubai Police's Anti-Fraud Centre arrested a gang that offered fake discounts of up to 70% on traffic fines through social media. The gang used stolen credit card data to pay off victims' fines, then demanded cash as their 'fee.' Dubai Police confirmed that anyone who knowingly participates in such a scheme may be treated as an accomplice. (Source: Khaleej Times, August 2025)

How to stay safe:

1. Genuine discount campaigns are always announced publicly through the Dubai Police app, dubaipolice.gov.ae, rta.ae and verified UAE news media.
2. No government body will send you a discount offer through a WhatsApp message, private social media post or a link from an unknown source.
3. If someone offers to 'arrange' a discount on your behalf for a fee, this is illegal.
4. To report a suspected scam: visit ecrime.ae or call Dubai Police on 901.

Hacks to Get Discounts on Traffic Fines in Dubai

Getting discounts on traffic fines is easier than it seems. If you stay updated with the discounts, opt for installment payments, or keep up with the fine discount process, you can save significantly. We have curated 3 major hacks that will surely help you get discounts on Dubai traffic fines.

• ✅ Stay Updated on Discount Offers Always keep a check on occasional discounts that are available on special holidays and religious festivals. You can visit the RTA's official website or the Dubai Police portal around these days. Also, check what discounts are currently available.
• ✅ Good Driving Behaviour. If you maintain a good driving record as a lesson from past driving mistakes, you get discounts on the accumulated traffic fines.
• ✅ Keep a track of your driving records by checking them online
• ✅ Sign up for e-notifications to get regular updates on traffic fines and available discounts.
• ✅ You can look for specific discounts, like a parking fines discount.

How to Remove Black Points from Your Licence?

Black points in Dubai are not just penalties; they directly impact your ability to benefit from traffic fine discounts and increase your financial liabilities. Here's how they are connected —

• Clean Record Needed for Discounts - To qualify for the 100% loyalty discount in 2026, you must maintain a clean record with no black points for 12 months. Even small offences that add black points, like minor speeding, will reset this period. Completing safe driving courses or waiting out the period can help clear points.
• Black Points Limit Discount Eligibility - Serious violations like reckless driving (12 points) or DUI (24 points) can disqualify you from traffic fine discounts, including early payment or holiday promotions. Some drivers may restore eligibility by attending court-mandated courses or filing legal appeals.
• Higher Fines and Instalment Restrictions - Accumulating black points often leads to higher fines and may limit your payment options. If you reach 24 black points, your license could be suspended, and you may lose access to instalment plans usually available for fines above AED 5,000.
• Safe Driving Helps You Save More - By avoiding violations and removing black points, you position yourself for future savings. For example, if you stay violation-free for six months after clearing your points, you may become eligible for up to a 50% discount on older fines.

Note: Driving without a valid car insurance in Dubai can bring fines as well. To make sure you don’t incur any traffic fine and also stay financially protected,renew your vehicle insurance in Dubai on time only on Policybazaar.ae.

Related Links -

Pay & Check RTA Traffic Fines in Dubai

Updated List of Dubai Traffic Fines

How to Get Disconts on Traffic Fines in Abu Dhabi

How to Get Discounts on Traffic Fines in Sharjah

How to Get Discounts on Traffic Fines in Ajman

How to Dispute Traffic Fines in Dubai

Frequently Asked Questions