When do drivers get black points in Dubai?
- What are Black Points?
- Consequences of Black Points
- List of Black Points in Dubai
- How to Reduce/Remove Black Points?
- How to Check Black Points?
- FAQs
Home to one of the best road networks in the world, Dubai has a comprehensive set of traffic rules to regulate the safe and smooth flow of traffic in the city. Any violations of traffic laws lead to strict penalties in the form of fines and in some cases, black points in Dubai. The black points system aims to reduce fatal traffic hazards and ensure maximum safety for drivers in Dubai.
WHAT ARE BLACK POINTS?
Black points in Dubai are strict penalties implemented to keep drivers from violating traffic rules. The black points system in Dubai works in combination with fixed fines and, at times, additional penalties to ensure drivers follow the law for their and general road safety.
When committing a traffic violation, the traffic monitoring radars and cameras on Dubai’s roads capture the offence. The Dubai Police adds the offence to the driver’s file along with the relevant black points (where applicable), and a notification is sent to the driver via an SMS within 48 hours.
HOW MANY BLACK POINTS ALLOWED IN DUBAI?
For specific traffic laws, the black points in Dubai keep accumulating against your driving licence upon violation. Once you accumulate 24 black points, the RTA suspends your driving licence for a specific duration. This duration depends on how many times you have accumulated 24 black points against your Dubai driving licence.
- First time: Licence suspension for 3 months.
- Second time: Licence suspension for 6 months.
- Third time: Licence suspension for 1 year and you need to re-take driving lessons and test from one of the authorised driving schools in Dubai.
LIST OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS WITH BLACK POINTS IN DUBAI 2024
The black points system ensures the minimisation of high-risk traffic offences in Dubai. These points are allotted according to the seriousness of the violation. The maximum number of black points in Dubai you can receive for an offence is 24, and the lowest is 2.
Let’s look at all the traffic rule violations in Dubai that can earn you black points.
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS THAT EARN YOU THE HIGHEST BLACK POINTS IN DUBAI
TRAFFIC VIOLATION | BLACK POINTS | FINE AMOUNT | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Transporting passengers illegally | BLACK POINTS 24 | FINE AMOUNT AED 300 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Transporting hazardous or inflammable materials without permission | BLACK POINTS 24 | FINE AMOUNT AED 3,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving a vehicle without number plates | BLACK POINTS 23 | FINE AMOUNT AED 3,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 90 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving in a way that endangers the life and safety of people/Leaning out of window of a moving car (reckless driving) | BLACK POINTS 23 | FINE AMOUNT AED 2,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 60 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving under the alcohol influence | BLACK POINTS 23 | FINE AMOUNT Decided by court | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 60 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving in a way that harms public or private property | BLACK POINTS 23 | FINE AMOUNT AED 2,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 60 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Causing a serious accident or injuries | BLACK POINTS 23 | FINE AMOUNT Decided by court | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Causing death of others | BLACK POINTS 23 | FINE AMOUNT Decided by court | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 60 days |
BLACK POINTS FOR HEAVY VEHICLES
TRAFFIC VIOLATION | BLACK POINTS | FINE AMOUNT | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Heavy vehicle in prohibited entry | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Poor condition of trailer’s rear or side lights | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Absence of trailer’s rear or side lights | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Heavy vehicle loaded in a way that is dangerous for others | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 2,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Heavy vehicle loaded in a way that may cause harm to the road | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 2,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION School bus driver to not activating STOP SIGN or following traffic rules | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Not adhering to by lane discipline | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Load leaking or falling from a heavy vehicle | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 3,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Running away from a traffic policeman | BLACK POINTS 16 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Failure to stop after causing a minor accident | BLACK POINTS 16 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 60 days |
LIGHT VEHICLE AND MOTORBIKE-SPECIFIC BLACK POINTS
TRAFFIC VIOLATION | BLACK POINTS | FINE AMOUNT | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Taxis with designated pickup areas stopping at undesignated ones | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Motorcyclist not wearing a helmet | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Passenger not wearing a helmet | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Light vehicle driver not stopping after causing a minor accident | BLACK POINTS 8 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 60 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Light vehicles jumping a red signal | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Motorbikes jumping a red signal | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Light vehicle running away from traffic policeman | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 800 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
GENERAL TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS WITH BLACK POINTS IN DUBAI 2024
TRAFFIC VIOLATION | BLACK POINTS | FINE AMOUNT | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES |
|---|---|---|---|
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Poor indicator condition | BLACK POINTS 2 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Poor rear lights condition | BLACK POINTS 2 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving below minimum speed limit (if any) | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Sudden swerving | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Reversing dangerously | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 800 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Other distractions while driving | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 800 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Not following traffic policeman instructions | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Not wearing a seatbelt | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Passenger not wearing seatbelt | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Not maintaining safety distance | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Entering road without ensuring it’s clear | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Using vehicle for an undesignated purpose | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 300 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Exceeding the vehicle passenger limit | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Turning in a wrong way | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Turning from an undesignated point | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Loading a vehicle in a way that is dangerous for others | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Unpermitted protruding or other load on a vehicle | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving at night with no lights | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving in fog without lights | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving in foggy weather in violation of instructions by concerned authorities | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Using sound system or horn in a disturbing way | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving with a foreign licence, unless permitted | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving against traffic | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 600 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving an uninsured vehicle | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving an unlicensed vehicle | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving with an expired licence | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving a vehicle with expired registration | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving with expired tyres | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Participating in a motorcade without permission, unless permitted otherwise | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 15 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Transporting passengers in a vehicle that is not licensed for this purpose | BLACK POINTS 4 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 60 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Poor condition of car lights | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Entering road dangerously | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 600 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Parking in front of a fire hydrant | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Parking in spaces designated for people of determination | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Stopping on the road without reason | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Littering from vehicle window while driving | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving a pollution-causing vehicle | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Overtaking from hard shoulder | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Exceeding speed limit by less than 60km/h | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,500 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 15 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Not giving way to public service, emergency or official convoy vehicles | BLACK POINTS 6 | FINE AMOUNT AED 3,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Entering road from a prohibited place | BLACK POINTS 8 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 7 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Not stopping when school bus’s STOP SIGN is activated | BLACK POINTS 10 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving a vehicle on a different license | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 400 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Driving a noisy vehicle | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 2,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Modifying chassis or engine without permission | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 1,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES N/A |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 2,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 80km/h | BLACK POINTS 12 | FINE AMOUNT AED 2,000 | ADDITIONAL PENALTIES Confiscation for 30 days |
HOW TO REDUCE BLACK POINTS?
Black points can get your Dubai driving licence suspended. Luckily, there are ways to remove black points on your licence in Dubai.
TAKE THE BLACK POINTS DEDUCTION COURSE
The Dubai Police offers a unique course for drivers who wish to reduce their black points. Anyone who has accumulated more than eight and less than 24 black points from the violation of traffic laws in Dubai can enrol in the programme. The course is priced at AED 810 and is offered at the Traffic Institute in Dubai Traffic HQ on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha.
On taking and completing the course, you can remove eight black points from your driving record in Dubai. You can register for the course via the Dubai Police app.
FINE DISCOUNTS ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Sometimes, on occasions like Eid and Ramadan, the traffic police department and the Dubai Road and Transport Authority allow discounts on traffic fines. Keep an eye out for those, and you might be able to reduce your black points in Dubai.
HOW TO CHECK BLACK POINTS ON LICENCE IN DUBAI ONLINE?
Here’s what you must do to check Dubai driving licence black points online.
- Visit the Official Dubai Police Website
- Go to the “Traffic Services” tab and select “Fines Inquiry and Payments”. Hit the green ‘Access Service’ button
- Enter your details (licence number or number plate information)
- Check the black points on your licence in Dubai.
FAQS
WHAT ARE THE MAXIMUM BLACK POINTS IN DUBAI BEFORE A LICENCE IS SUSPENDED?
The maximum number of black points you can get in Dubai is 24. Traffic offences are assigned black points according to their seriousness and accumulate against your licence as and when you commit them.
HOW CAN I TRANSFER MY DUBAI BLACK POINTS?
Let’s say you have accumulated black points because of someone else. You can get these points transferred to the offender by contacting Dubai Police at 800-777 and sharing this concern with them.
After this, you must visit a police station with the traffic offender, where they must declare that they drove the vehicle. Your Dubai Police black points will be transferred, and they will be liable for the fines.
WHERE ARE BLACK POINTS ON LICENCE IN DUBAI?
To check black points on your licence in Dubai, you can visit the Dubai Police website. The black points are assigned to your driving licence file.
HOW MUCH IS THE SPEEDING FINE IN DUBAI?
According to Dubai Police’s list of traffic fines and black points in Dubai for 2024, the fine for speeding will depend on several factors. It could range from AED 300 – AED 2,000. Additional penalties include confiscation of the vehicle for 30 days.
WHAT IS THE FINE FOR CROSSING A RED LIGHT IN DUBAI?
You will be fined AED 1,000 with 12 black points assigned against your driving licence, depending on the circumstances. Your vehicle will also be impounded for 30 days. Since it’s below 24 points, your license will not be suspended.
HOW CAN I CHECK MY RTA BLACK POINTS IN DUBAI?
There are various channels from where you can pay car fines in Dubai. You can check your Dubai fines online and then proceed to pay them via the:
- Dubai Police app or website
- mPay app by Dubai Smart Government
- RTA website
Some banks like Emirates NBD allow you to pay your traffic fines in Dubai. You can also use the Dubai traffic fines instalment scheme to pay off your car fines.
HOW MANY BLACK POINTS ARE ALLOWED IN DUBAI?
At a time, you can accumulate up to 24 black points on your driving licence. Once you reach that limit, your Dubai driving licence is suspended for a specific time, which can go up to one year.
That’s all we have for you now. Driving in Dubai is a liberating experience. However, it may prove daunting for those unfamiliar with the do’s and don’ts of driving in Dubai.
The good thing is that many apps for new drivers in Dubai can help them get accustomed to the roads, plan their routes and avoid traffic where possible.
It is essential that you have a valid driving licence before you set the wheels rolling on Dubai roads. Make sure you start the process for timely RTA Dubai driving licence renewal to avoid fines.
If you feel you’ve been fined for a traffic violation you did not commit, here’s how to object to traffic fines in Dubai.
