Salik Fines: A Dig into Dubai’s Toll System Fines

The Salik Road Toll System in Dubai is an efficient way to manage traffic and fund road infrastructure improvements. Introduced by the RTA, Salik helps in reducing congestion by encouraging drivers to choose alternative routes. With toll gates located across the city, drivers are charged automatically as they pass through, making the process smooth and hassle-free. 

The system promotes faster travel times, ensures better road maintenance, and contributes to a more organised traffic flow. However, it also brings Salik fines, which are imposed for violations like insufficient balance or driving without a registered Salik tag. 

What is Salik?

Before diving into the fines, learn about this system and Salik tags here. 

Salik, meaning ‘clear’ in Arabic, is Dubai's toll system designed to reduce traffic and encourage alternative routes. Toll gates are located around the city — when you pass through them, a fee is automatically deducted from your Salik account. This amount is eventually utilised for road maintenance and development.

Anyone driving in Dubai, whether in a local or foreign vehicle, needs a Salik tag — this applies to tourists as well. If you're a tourist or have an unregistered vehicle, you can still use the toll gates but must buy a tag within 10 days. After that, Salik fines will apply if you don't register.

What are the Different Types of Violations and Salik Fines?

There are 2 main types of Salik violations to remember —

Insufficient Funds

In case your Salik account does not have enough funds when you cross the toll gate, you are levied with a Salik fine of AED 50. 

This is how it works —

• You add money to your account in advance. When you drive through a toll gate, AED 4 is automatically deducted from your balance — it’s like a digital wallet for tolls.
• If your account balance is low when you pass through, you’ll still get through but might face an AED 50 fine if you don’t recharge your account within 5 business days. 
• If you don’t add funds within those five business days, you will be charged an extra AED 50 for each day you use the toll gate with insufficient funds.

To avoid fines, make sure your Salik account always has enough money. If you accidentally use a toll gate with a low balance, just top up your account within 5 days to avoid any penalties.

Unregistered Plate

If you drive through a toll gate in Dubai without a Salik tag, you get a 10-day grace period to get and register your tag for your car. After these 10 days, you will face fines if you continue using the toll gates without a tag —

• First Violation: AED 100 fine for using the toll gate after the grace period
• Second Violation: AED 200 fine for the next trip through the toll gate without a tag
• Subsequent Violations: AED 400 fine each time you use the toll gate without a tag

There’s a maximum of one Salik fine per day per vehicle, even if you pass through multiple times. To avoid fines, make sure to get and register your Salik tag within the grace period.

 

 

How to Check Salik Fines in Dubai, UAE?

Once you make a violation, you will receive an SMS on the registered mobile number. It will contain important information like the type of violation and the time you have to fix things. 

Here’s how you can check Salik's fines —

Salik’s Official Website

 

Here’s how you can check your Salik fines via Salik’s official website —

• Step1- Visit the official website at www.salik.ae. 
• Step2- Go to the ‘Salik Services’ option in the menu on the website. 
• Step3- Browse through the options and click on the ‘Violations’ option. Here, you can check if your car has any fines. 
• Step4- Provide the car registration details like where it is registered, whether it is a company or personal vehicle, and your vehicle’s plate code and number. This helps in finding the right records. 
• Step5- Once you fill in all the details, hit the ‘Search’ button. You would be able to check if there are any violations against your car. 

 

Dubai Police App

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You can also check Salik fines via the Dubai Police mobile application. Here’s how -

• Step1- Download the Dubai Police application and log in. 
• Step2- On the homepage’s menu, look for the ‘Fine Payment’ service and click on it. 
• Step3- To check for Salik violations, enter your T.C. number or vehicle plate number. 
• Step4- Once you provide this information, you will gain access to all the fines linked to your car including the Salik fines. 

 

Dubai Drive App

 

With the Dubai Drive mobile application, you can conveniently check Salik fines in Dubai. Here is the step-by-step process –

• Step1- Download the Dubai Drive mobile app through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. 
• Step2- Log in to the application and click on the ‘Salik’ category, present on the main screen. 
• Step3- Browse through the options and select the ‘Violations and Dispute’ option. 
• Step4- To check your Salik violations, provide your car’s registration information – plate source, code, plate type, and number. 
• Step5- Now, click on the ‘Find’ button to get the results. 

 

 

Vehicle Registration Centres

You can also visit in person at any of the vehicle registration centres to check your Salik fines. These are Tasjeel vehicle centres where you can pay off your fines or even recharge your tags. 

How to Pay Your SaliK Fines in Dubai, UAE

Discussed below are the ways to pay your Salik fine in Dubai — 

 

RTA Website

You can visit RTA’s official website and follow these steps —

• Step1- Visit the official website at www.rta.ae. 
• Step2- Click on the “Pay Salik Fines” option. 
• Step3- Once you select the relevant option, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. 
• Step4- You will be taken to the RTA traffic services platform — click on the ‘Start’ button.
• Step5- Enter the car registration details like plate or traffic file numbers. 
• Step6- Provide all the necessary information and hit the ‘Search’ button. 
• Step7- Once you enter all the information, you will be able to view the Salik violations of your vehicle. 
• Step8- You can pay the fine with your debit or credit card. 
• Step9- Once the payment is successful, you will receive an SMS confirmation on your registered mobile number. 

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Dubai Drive App

The following are the steps to pay Salik fines using the Dubai Drive App —

• Step1- Download the 'Dubai Drive' mobile application from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
• Step2- Open the app and tap the 'pay fines' section on the homepage.
• Step3- Enter your vehicle details, like plate source, type, code, and number, to identify your car.
• Step4- Tap 'view fines' to check for any penalties related to your vehicle.
• Step5- If you find Salik fines, pay them on the mobile app via credit card or debit card.

 

Dubai Police App

Here are the steps to pay for your Salik fines via Dubai Police mobile application –

• Step1- Download the mobile application via the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. 
• Step2- Log in to the app and tap on the ‘Services’ option on the homepage. 
• Step3- Select ‘Fine Payment’ services and click on the ‘Traffic Services’ option. 
• Step4- Provide the details like plate number and ticket number to check the Salik fines. 
• Step5- Once you select one of the 2 options, you will find the amount you need to pay and make payment for the fines with either credit or debit card. 

Via Vehicle Registration Centres

Here are the vehicle registration centres where you can pay the Salik fines in person —

Tasjeel Centres in Dubai

The following are the Tasjeel Centres in Dubai where you can pay your fines —

• Al Quasis Tasjeel
• Jebel Ali Tasjeel
• Al Warsan Tasjeel
• Hatta Tasjeel
• Barsha Tasjeel

Other Vehicle Registration Centres Approved by RTA in Dubai

Some other vehicle registration centres licenced by RTA in Dubai are —

• AG Cars Vehicle Testing Centre
• Wasel Nad Al Hammar
• Wasel Belhasa
• Nad Al Hammar Shamil
• Tamam Vehicle Testing
• Al Adheed Shamil
• Wasel Car Testing - Arabian Centre
• Al Mumayaz Cars Testing - Aswaq Mizher
• Muhaisna Shamil
• Al Mumayaz Barsha Mall

How Can You Dispute Your Salik Fine?

You can dispute your fines if they are issued mistakenly. To raise a dispute, you need to have a piece of evidence. If you have one, you can contact the Salik call centre at 80072545 or visit the Salik Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool or Deira. You can also visit any Tasjeel Centre in Dubai. 

Note: While ensuring that you avoid incurring any Salik fines, you should also keep your vehicle insurance in Dubai in place to prevent any traffic or road safety-related fines. Apply for the best car insurance plan in Dubai at Policybazaar.ae and secure your vehicle comprehensively. 

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