Traffic Fines in Abu Dhabi - Check Fines, Black Points, Payments

To encourage drivers to be careful on the road, Abu Dhabi’s government authority has a system for hefty fines and black points in the Emirate. While most residents and citizens are familiar with these penalties, people new to Abu Dhabi can get confused about the system.

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If you are one of them, don’t worry! We have curated this go-to handbook on Abu Dhabi traffic fines just for you.

Types of Traffic Fines in Abu Dhabi

We will first discuss the 3 main types of traffic fines in Abu Dhabi in detail —

Speeding Fines — Speeding fines in Abu Dhabi are penalties for exceeding the assigned speed limit. The idea is fairly straightforward — the higher you are above the speed limit, the more would be fine. Speeding fines encourage drivers to drive safely and within the speed limit. Ultimately, the idea is to minimise the risk of accidents and smoothen the traffic flow.
Reckless Driving Fines — This fine is issued if you drive recklessly. It is issued for tailgating, changing lanes suddenly, aggressive driving, or overtaking in prohibited areas. The fine for this offence is extreme considering the fact that driving recklessly is dangerous.
Traffic Violation Fines — These fines are applicable for scenarios like not wearing a seatbelt while driving, skipping the red light, using a mobile phone on the road, illegal parking, and more. These fines are imposed to encourage responsible driving habits and make sure that drivers follow the traffic rules laid down by the authorities.

Black Points for Traffic Violations in Abu Dhabi

Besides fines, black points are also levied on your driving record when you violate traffic rules. If you accumulate a specific amount of black points in your driving record, your licence gets suspended or your vehicle gets confiscated.

This is done to break the chain of repeated traffic offences and encourage driving safely.

Abu Dhabi Traffic Fines List - 2024

Here are the traffic fines in Abu Dhabi across various categories —

Speed Fines in Abu Dhabi

Traffic Violations	Fine	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation Period
Overspeeding by more than 80 kmph	AED 3,000	23	60 days
Overspeeding by not more than 60 kmph	AED 1,500	6	15 days
Overspeeding by not more than 40 kmph	AED 700		-
Overspeeding by not more than 20 kmph	AED 300	-	-
Overspeeding by more than 60 kmph	AED 2,000	12	30 days
Overspeeding by not more than 50 kmph	AED 1,000	-	-
Overspeeding by not more than 30 kmph	AED 600	-	-
Driving below the minimum speed limit	AED 400	-	-

Note: The minimum speed limit to drive on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road is 120 kmph. If you drive below this speed limit on the first 2 lanes of the 4-lane highway, you will be fined AED 400.

Traffic Violations	Fine	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation Period
Driving a vehicle without a number plate	AED 3,000	23	90 days
Improper use of commercial number plates	AED 500	-	7 days
Driving with only one or an unclear number plate	AED 400		-

Reckless Driving Fines

Traffic Violations	Fine	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation Period
Driving in a way that may cause a fatal accident or damage public or private property	AED 2,000	23	60 days
Causing serious injuries or accidents	As per the Court	23	30 days
Driving a heavy vehicle in a way that endangers lives or damages property	AED 3,000		-
Skipping a red light on a light vehicle or motorcycle	AED 1,000	12	30 days
Entering the road in a dangerous manner	AED 600	6	-
Sudden deviation along the road	AED 1,000	4	-
Not maintaining a safe distance between the vehicles	AED 400	4	-
Not wearing a helmet when driving a bike (including the pillion rider)	AED 500	4 (for the driver)	-
Driving without lights at night or during foggy weather	AED 500	4	-
Not taking safety measures upon vehicle breakdown	AED 500	-	-
Not using indicators for turning or changing lane	AED 400	-	-
Crowding the accident scene	AED 1,000	-	-
Driving under the influence of drugs	As per the Court	-	60 days
Not stopping the vehicle after causing an accident	AED 500 for Light Vehicle and AED 1,000 for Heavy Vehicle	8 Points for Light Vehicles; 16 points for Heavy Vehicle	7 days for Light Vehicle
Entering a prohibited area	AED 1,000	8	7 days
Driving in the wrong direction	AED 600	4	7 days
Reversing vehicle dangerously	AED 500	4	-
Entering a blocked road	AED 400	4	-
Making improper turns or U-turns	AED 500	4	-
Not following traffic signs or instructions	AED 500	-	-
Disturbing the flow of traffic	AED 500	-	-
Not adhering to the lane rules	AED 400	-	-

Fines Associated with the Driving Licence

Traffic Violations	Fine	Black Points	Vehicle Confiscation Period
Driving on a different vehicle class licence	AED 400	12	-
Driving with a prohibited foreign licence	AED 400	-	-
Driving with an expired licence or vehicle registration	AED 500	4	7 days
Not carrying a vehicle registration card or driving licence while driving	AED 400	-	-

Note: If you drive your vehicle when you have maximum black points and have not submitted the licence to Abu Dhabi Police, you will be charged hefty Abu Dhabi traffic fines —

First Violation — AED 1,000
Second Violation — AED 2,000
Third Violation — AED 3,000

Parking and Overtaking Traffic Fines in Abu Dhabi

Traffic Violations	Fine	Black Points
Parking vehicle in a fire hydrant’s spot	AED 1,000	6
Parking behind vehicles obstructing their movement	AED 500	-
Damaging parking places	AED 500
Truck driver overtaking at no overtaking areas	AED 3,000	-
Overtaking from a hard shoulder	AED 1,000	6
Parking in areas for people of determination	AED 1,000	6
Parking cabs at non-designated spots	AED 500	4
Parking vehicles over the pavement	AED 400	-
Overtaking the wrong way	AED 600	6
Overtaking in a prohibited place	AED 600	-

Seats and Seatbelt-Related Fines

Traffic Violations	Fine	Black Points
Driving without seat belt	AED 400	4
Seating children who are less than 10 years old or less than 145 cm tall in the front seat	AED 400	-
Passengers without seat belt	AED 400
Not providing infant seats to children below the age of 4 years in the car	AED 400	-

Traffic Fines in Abu Dhabi for Stopping Cars in the Wrong Place

Traffic Violations	Fine	Black Points
Stopping car such that it endangers pedestrians	AED 400	-
Stopping on the road without reason	AED 1,000	6
Stopping the car on the left side of the road in prohibited areas	AED 1,000	-
Not stopping the car at a pedestrian crossing	AED 500	6
Stopping cars and blocking pedestrian movement	AED 400	-
Stopping over the yellow box	AED 500	-
Stopping cars on pedestrian lines	AED 500	-

How to Check Traffic Fines in Abu Dhabi?

You can easily check your Abu Dhabi traffic fines online using Abu Dhabi Police's official website or mobile application. Simply follow these steps —

Visit Abu Dhabi Police’s official website or mobile app.
Create an account using your details. You can log into your account if you already have one.
Visit the traffic fines section.
Enter your car details including car plate number and car registration details.
Click on the ‘Search’ button and find out what fines you have.

Note: Check your fines regularly, particularly when you receive any alerts. Pay your fines on time to steer clear of any dire consequences.

Steps to Pay Abu Dhabi Police Fines For Traffic Rule Violation

Anyone owning the registered vehicle in the city can request Abu Dhabi traffic fine enquiry simply by visiting the Abu Dhabi Police official portal. Alternatively, you can also visit the EVG (Emirates Vehicle Gate) to check and pay your Abu Dhabi Traffic fine. For traffic fine payments, you need to follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1- Visit the official website of EVG or Abu Dhabi Police
Step2- Choose the Traffic Fine Payment option from the navigation menu,
Step3- You can enquire your traffic fine in Abu Dhabi by providing license number, plate number, or traffic code number. Choose any of the option and enter your details.
Step4- Subsequently, you will receive the fine amount on the screen.
Step5- Choose a payment method and pay your traffic fines without hassles.

You can also visit the Abu Dhabi Traffic Department in person and pay your fines in cash or cheques. However, unless your are called to visit the traffic department Abu Dhabi, online traffic fine payment method is the most suitable.

To pay your fines through phone call, you can contact the traffic helpdesk on 8003333 and follow the instructions of the support representative.

How to Reduce Traffic Black Points in Abu Dhabi?

In a remarkable development, Abu Dhabi drivers now have a new option to decrease black points via awareness classes offered by the police.

3 programs cater to different point ranges —

1st programme — for those with 8 to 23 black points
2nd programme — for those with 24 points and suspended licences
3rd programme — for drivers with confiscated vehicles

These sessions promote safe driving practices and help individuals trim black points in Abu Dhabi.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You may avail of a 35% discount if you pay traffic fines within 60 days from the starting date. On the other hand, a discount of 25% may apply after 60 days of the traffic violation (if paid within 1 year of issuance).

To drive a car in Abu Dhabi, you must be at least 18 years old.

If you get up to 24 black points, your driving licence gets suspended for 3 months.

You can make traffic fine enquiries using your traffic number, driving licence, Emirates ID, or vehicle number plate.

If you accumulate 24 black points for the second time, your driving licence gets suspended for 1 year.

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