List of Fines for Traffic Violations in Dubai (Updated 2023)

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If you are living in Dubai, then it is essential to be aware of the Dubai Traffic Fines. Anyone who holds a valid driving license & is legally eligible to drive in Dubai must have holistic information about traffic rules and fines to become a responsible driver.

Driving on big & busy roads is of course not easy, top it up with the burdens of hefty fines. It is very essential to follow all the traffic rules in order to avoid accidents & also to prevent a burning hole in your pocket.

Here we have mentioned a list of some major traffic violations in Dubai:

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Driving a vehicle without auto insurance

500

4

7 Days

Driving an unlicensed vehicle

500

4

7 Days

Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted areas

1000

4

-

Driving a vehicle on a different license

400

12

-

Driving a vehicle with a license that is expired

500

4

7 Days

Driving a vehicle with an expired registration

500

4

7 Days (if the registration is greater than3 months old)

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Driving a vehicle in a manner that causes danger to the driver’s own life as well as safety to others.

2000

23

60 days

Driving dangerously that destroys public or private properties.

2000

23

60 days

Drunken driving

Fine to be decided by the court

23

60 days

Driving under the influence of psychotropics, drugs, and other similar substances

Fine to be decided by the court

24

60 days

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Driving a vehicle without a number plate

3000

23

90 Days

Driving a vehicle with faded or unclear numbers on the plate

400

  -

-

Driving a vehicle with only one number plate

400

  -

-

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Jumping a red light by heavy vehicles

3000

  -

-

Jumping a red light by light vehicles

1000

12

30 Days

Jumping a red light by motorbikes

800

4

30 Days

Failure to use indicators for road directions

400

-

-

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Crossing the ‘maximum speed limit by not greater than 80km/h’

3000

23

60 Days (light vehicle)

Crossing the ‘maximum speed limit by greater than 60km/h’

2000

12

30 Days

Crossing the ‘maximum speed limit by not greater than 60km/h’

1500

6

15 Days

Crossing the ‘maximum speed limit by not greater than 50km/h’

1000

-

-

Crossing the ‘maximum speed limit by not greater than 40km/h’

700

-       

-

Crossing the ‘maximum speed limit by not greater than 30km/h’

600

-       

-

Crossing the ‘maximum speed limit by not greater than 20km/h’

300

-       

-

Driving a vehicle below the minimum speed that is set for the road

400

4

-

Overtaking a vehicle dangerously

600

6

-

Overtaking the vehicle from the hard shoulder

1000

    6

-

Overtaking in strictly prohibited areas

600

      -

-

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Driving a heavy vehicle in a manner that causes danger to the driver’s own life as well as safety to others.

3000

  -

-

Driving a heavy vehicle in a manner that causes danger to public or private properties.

3000

  -

-

Loading a heavy vehicle in a manner that causes danger to others.

2000

6

-

Leaking or falling of a heavy vehicle’s load.

3000

12

 

The heavy vehicle causing another vehicle to over turn

3000

  -

-

Overtaking in strictly prohibited areas by heavy vehicle

3000

  -

-

Failure to cover a heavy vehicle’s load.

3000

  -

-

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Broken car lights

400

6

-

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Parking a vehicle in front of fire hydrants or in areas that are designated for people with special needs

1000

6

-

Parking a vehicle in a wrong manner.

500

-

-

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Sudden diverge

1000

4

-

Reversing a vehicle dangerously

400

4

-

Using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle

800

4

-

Distracted driving

800

4

-

Failure to follow the instructions of policeman

400

4

-

Entering the road rashly or dangerously

600

6

-

Writing phrases or placing strikers on a vehicle without permission

500

-

-

Modifying engine or chassis without permission

1000

12

-

Transporting passengers illegally

3000

24

30 Days

Transporting dangerous or inflammable items without permit

3000

24

60 Days

Driving a vehicle against the traffic flow.

600

4

7 Days

Driving a vehicle in prohibited areas

1000

8

7 Days

Driving a vehicle that doesn’t comply with safety and security standards.

500

  -

-

Driving a vehicle that is not road worthy

500

  -

-

Running away from traffic policeman (for the light vehicle)

800

12

30 Days

Running away from traffic policeman (for Heavy vehicle)

1000

16

30 Days

Stopping the vehicle in the middle of the road for no reason

1000

6

-

Not pasting ‘reflective stickers’ at the back of transport vehicles and trucks.

500

  -

-

Operating mechanical, construction, and industrial tractors & vehicles without taking permission from the licensing authority.

1500

  -

-

Failure in loading or unloading passengers/cargo in appointed areas.

1000

4

-       

Causing the death of others

Penalty to be decided by the court

23

60 Days

Causing serious injuries or accidents

Penalty to be decided by the court

23

30 Days

Running away after a minor accident (for the light vehicle)

500

8

60 Days

Running away after a minor accident (for the heavy vehicle)

1000

16

60 Days

Allowing children below the age of ‘ten years or 145 cm’ to sit on front seats

400

-

-

Driver or co-passengers who fail to wear a seatbelt

400 (for the driver as well as co-passengers)

4

-

Failure to maintain safety distance

400

4

-

Not giving a way to emergency vehicles, police vehicles, and official convoys.

1000

6

-

Description

Fine Amounts (in AED)

Black Points

Period of Vehicle Confiscation

Driving a vehicle that causes noise pollution

2000

12

-

Driving a vehicle that causes environmental pollution

1000

6

-

How to Check If Your Car is Insured?

It is mandatory to have at least a basic car insurance to be able to drive in the UAE. The simplest way is to visit the Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG) and enter your vehicle details to retrieve the policy details. Additionally, you can also check car insurance details by visiting your insurance provider’s official website and logging into your account.  Following are the various ways to check your car details such as insurance, registration. 

  • As a car owner, you can visit the official website of EVG to receive all your vehicle details, including car insurance details. You can check if your car is insured or not simply by entering the vehicle details. 
  • You can also visit the RTA website and find the details of your car insurance. While doing so, you need to enter your vehicle registration details to get your car insurance status. 
  • In addition, if you have purchased your car insurance from an online insurance aggregator, you can visit their website or call the customer support team to get your car insurance policy details. 
  • The easiest way to check your car insurance status is to visit your mail and verify the status of your car insurance plan

The Final Word

Besides these provisions, it is mandatory for every driver in the UAE to have a valid auto insurance policy. So, if you have brought a new car and looking for an apt auto insurance policy then you can compare car insurance Dubai online to get the best deal. The market is very competitive and there are various car insurance companies that offer the auto insurance policy. That is why it imperative to compare different car insurance quotes to choose the insurance policy that suits your insurance need the most.

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