When it comes to driving, everyone must be extra cautious on the roads to ensure their safety and security. Each country enforces specific traffic rules, which drivers are obliged to strictly adhere to.
Nevertheless, there are instances where drivers may consciously or inadvertently breach these regulations. In such instances, it is of the utmost importance to recognise that such occurrences can lead to various issues and result in penalties.
Likewise, the traffic management of the UAE has certain rules and regulations that every driver must strictly follow. Upon violating any of the traffic rules, individuals may incur issues like heavy fines, black points, and more. Furthermore, the accumulation of black points can result in a temporary suspension of the driving licence.
In this article, we will uncover the black points system in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in detail.
Black points refer to the points that drivers earn on their driving licences upon violating traffic rules. The range of black points earned entirely depends on the violation type. Drivers earn the highest black points when a severe situation takes place such as an accident.
Given below is a table enlisting the black points that you get on disobeying different traffic rules in Abu Dhabi -
Violations | Black Points |
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Driving a Vehicle With Indicators or Rear Light Not Working | 2 |
Driving a Vehicle With Lights Not Working | 6 |
Driving a Vehicle With Expired Tyres | 4 |
Not Giving Way to Pedestrians At Pedestrian Crossings | 6 |
Transporting Passengers Illegally | 24 |
Driving a Vehicle Without Insurance | 4 |
Not Fastening Seat Belt (Drivers) | 4 |
Using a Mobile Phone While Driving | 4 |
Driving Vehicle With Expired Driving Licence/ Registration | 4 |
Obstructing Authorities in Regulating Traffic or Rescue During Emergencies | 4 |
Entering Flooded Valleys | 23 |
Gathering Near Valleys, Floods, and Dams During Rainy Weather | 6 |
Stopping in the Middle of the Road Without Justified Reason | 6 |
Parking in Places Designated for People With Special Needs/ In Front of Fire Hydrants | 6 |
Causing a Major Accident or Injuries | 23 |
Causing Someone’s Death | 23 |
Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles/ Police Cars/ Official Convoy | 6 |
Overtaking from the Road Shoulder | 6 |
Driving at Night Without Headlights | 4 |
Turning from Undesignated Places | 4 |
Not Wearing a Helmet While Riding a Motorcycle (Driver) | 4 |
Entering the Road Without Making Sure the Way is Clear | 4 |
Not Leaving a Safe Distance When Driving Behind Other Vehicles | 4 |
Not Stopping After Causing a Small Accident | 8 |
Crossing the Red Light | 12 |
Reversing Dangerously | 4 |
Sudden Swerving | 4 |
Driving the Vehicle Against the Traffic Direction | 4 |
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol | 23 |
Jeopardising the Safety of Road Users | 23 |
Driving Without Vehicle Number Plates Out | 23 |
Driving to Endanger Lives or Damage Public/ Private Properties | 23 |
Violations | Black Points |
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Exceeding the Speed Limit By No More Than 60 Km/h | 6 |
Exceeding the Speed Limit By More Than 60 Km/h | 12 |
Exceeding the Speed Limit By More Than 80 Km/h | 23 |
In Abu Dhabi, the police department is responsible for keeping track of your black points. However, if you wish to check points against your driving licence, you can visit the e-Services page of the official Abu Dhabi police website. Move to the ‘Traffic Fines Inquiry’ section and provide the relevant details of licence or traffic number, or plate number.
In Abu Dhabi, the black points reduction programme has been introduced to allow drivers to minimise their penalty points on licences. Under this scheme, there are a total of 3 trainings. Those who possess 8- 23 black points must take the first training. Upon successful completion, 8 black points will be reduced from their total accumulated black points.
Drivers possessing more than 24 black points and whose driving licence has been withdrawn must attend the 2nd training. The 3rd training programme is for motorists who have been given a car confiscation order.