Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Dubai driving traffic violations, fines and black points


A black point system for traffic offences is implemented across all the emirates since March 1' 2008, due to rising fierce driving accidents across Dubai. Some of these have serious consequences such as jail term and even confiscation of the driver’s vehicle. If you’re going to be driving in Dubai then it’s important to be aware of at least the most common offences and associated fines.
If you car have been caught by one of the numerous Dubai speed cameras, you can check online for a list of outstanding violations on your or even others' vehicle simply by entering the car plate number.



Around 235 surveillance cameras are now fitted near to key junctions and roads in Dubai which are linked to the Traffic Control Centre at Bani Yas to monitor and streamline traffic movement in the emirate, according to Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA).
The new state of the art modern technologies at the centre enable the control of various Intelligent Traffic Systems such as the Virtual Messaging Signs which consist of around 32 electronic signs covering Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khaleej Road, Emirates Road, Sheikh Rashid Road, Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, Al Ittihad Road, Al Mina Road, and Bani Yas Road in addition to Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Shindagh Tunnel and Airport Tunnel.
The system calculates the volume of traffic congestion on main and express roads, detects abnormality in traffic patterns such as accidents and breakdown of vehicles on roads, and indicates congestion generated by high traffic volumes.

Violations, fines and black points  
No.
Violation
Fine
Black points
In presence/ In absentia
Days*
1
Driving dangerously (racing)
2000
12
Both
30
2
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar substances
Decided by court
24
Both
60
3
Driving a vehicle without number plates
1000
24
In presence
60
4
Causing death of others
Decided by court
12
In presence
30
5
Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries
Decided by court
24
Both
60
6
Reckless driving
2000
12
Both
30
7
Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h
1000
12
Both
30
8
Driving in a way that is dangerous to the public
1000
12
Both
30
9
Jumping a red light
800
8
Both
15
10
Running away from a traffic policeman
800
12
Both
30
11
Dangerous overtaking by trucks
800
24
Both
60
12
Causing a car to overturn
Decided by court
8
Both

13
Causing serious injuries
Decided by court
8
In presence

14
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/h
900
6
Both

15
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/h
800

Both

16
Overtaking on the hard shoulder
600
6
In presence

17
Entering road dangerously
600
6
Both

18
Causing moderate injury
Decided by court
6
Both

19
Heavy vehicle lane discipline
600
6
Both

20
Overtaking from a prohibited place
600
6
In presence

21
Causing serious damage to a vehicle
Decided by court
6
In presence

22
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/h
700

Both

23
Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking
1000
4
Both

24
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h
600

Both

25
Driving against traffic
400
4
In presence

26
Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle
400
4
In presence

27
Failure to fasten seat belt while driving
400
4
In presence

28
Failure to leave a safe distance
400
4
In presence

29
Failure to follow the directions of a traffic policeman
400
4
Both

30
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h
500

Both

31
Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear
400
4
In presence

32
Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting
500

In presence
30
33
Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys
500
4
Both

34
Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions
500

In presence
30
35
Failure to stop after causing an accident
500
6
Both
7
36
Driving a noisy vehicle
500

Both
30
37
Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed
500

In presence

38
Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may pose danger to others or to the road
500
6
Both
7
39
Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission
500
6
Both
7
40
Driving a vehicle that causes pollution
500

Both

41
Stopping on the road for no reason
500
4
In presence

42
Stopping on a yellow box
500

Both

43
Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings
500
6
Both

44
Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions
500

Both

45
Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads
500
4
Both

46
Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required
500
In presence


47
Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places
500
Both


48
Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing
500
Both


49
Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign
500
Both


50
Teaching driving in a non- training vehicle without permission from licensing authority
500
In presence


51
Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic
500
Both


52
Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission from licensing authority
500
In presence
7

53
Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission
400
In presence


54
Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission
400
In presence


55
Changing vehicle’s colour without permission
400
In presence


56
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/h
400
Both


57
Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases
400
In presence


58
Violating the terms of the driving license
300
In presence


59
Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement
300
Both


60
Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle
300
In presence


61
Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances exceeding permitted rates
300
Both


62
Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running
300
Both


63
No lights on the back or sides of trailer container
200
Both


64
Lights on the back or sides of container not working
200
Both


65
Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places
200
4
Both

66
Prohibited entry
200
4
Both

67
Blocking traffic
200

Both

68
Vehicle unfit for driving
200

Both
7
69
Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions
200

Both
7
70
Not lifting exhaust of trucks
200

Both
7
71
Not covering loads of trucks
3000

Both
7
72
Using vehicle for purposes other than designated
200
4
In presence
7
73
Heavy vehicle prohibited entry
200
4
Both
7
74
Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking
200
4
In presence
7
75
Carrying and transporting passengers illegally
200
4
In presence
7
76
Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission
200

Both

77
Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns
200

Both

78
Turning at undesignated points
200
4
Both

79
Turning the wrong way
200
4
Both

80
Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others or to the road
200
3
Both
7
81
Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission
200
3
In presence
7
82
Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction
200

Both

83
Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose
200
4
In presence

84
Sudden swerve
200
4
In presence

85
Driving a taxi without required license
200
4
In presence

86
Carrying passengers in driving-training vehicle
200
4
In presence

87
Driving a taxi with an expired warranty
200

In presence

88
Reversing dangerously
200

Both

89
Taxi refusing to carry passengers
200
4
Both

90
Falling or leaking load
3000
12
Both
30
91
Not securing vehicle while parked
200

Both

92
Parking in prohibited places
200
2
In presence

93
Parking in loading and offloading areas without need
200

In presence

94
Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency
200

In presence

95
Using multi-coloured lights
200

Both

96
Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike
200
4
Both

97
Exceeding passenger limit
200
3
In presence

98
Driving with tires in poor condition
200

In presence
7
99
Driving with an expired driving license
200
3
In presence

100
Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry
400

In presence

101
Driving unlicensed vehicle
200

In presence
7
102
Violation of laws of using commercial number plates
200

In presence

103
Not fixing number plates in designated places
200
2
In presence

104
Driving with one number plate
200
2
In presence

105
Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights
200
4
In presence

106
Using unmatching number plates for trailer and container
200

Both

107
Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles
200

Both

108
Not using indicators when changing direction or turning
200
3
In presence

109
Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left
200

Both

110
Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required
200

Both

111
Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic
200
3
Both

112
Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body
200

In presence
7
113
Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority
200

In presence

114
Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing authority
200

Both

115
Overtaking from the right
200
4
Both

116
Overtaking in a wrong way
200
3
In presence

117
Driving an unlicensed vehicle
200

In presence
7
118
Abuse of parking space
200
3
Both

119
Number plates with unclear numbers
200
3
Both

120
Violating tariff
200
6
Both

121
Light vehicle lane discipline
200
2
Both

122
Parking vehicles on pavement
200
3
Both

123
Not showing vehicle registration card when required
200

In presence

124
Not showing driving license when required
200

In presence

125
Not fixing taxi sign where required
200

Both

126
Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload
200
3
In presence

127
Using interior lights for no reason while driving
100

In presence

128
Failure to abide by specified colour for taxis or training cars
200

In presence

129
Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them when required
200

In presence

130
Broken lights
200
6
In presence

131
Using horn in prohibited areas
200
2
In presence

132
Driving below minimum speed limit
200

Both

133
Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside
200

In presence

134
Smoking inside taxis and buses
200

Both

135
Using hand-held mobile phone while driving
200
4
In presence

136
Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition
100

In presence

137
Calling on passengers in the presence of signs
100

Both

138
Not displaying truck’s load on both sides
100

Both

139
Not carrying driving license while driving
100

In presence

140
Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving
100

In presence

141
Driving without spectacles or contact lenses
100

In presence

142
Not using interior light in buses at night
100

In presence

143
Broken indicator lights
100
2
In presence

144
Using horn in a disturbing way
100
2
In presence

145
Having no red light at the back of vehicle
100

Both

146
Opening left door of taxi
100
3
In presence

147
Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed)
200

In presence

0
* Vehicle confiscated/Days

The above table of Dubai traffic fines and violations can be checked and updated from Dubai Police website. Please consult that website for more details.
Online Dubai Police Fine Checker One can check any traffic fines you may have got in the UAE on the Dubai Police website at:
So register with the Dubai Police website  for free notification SMSs and/or e-mails. For this, you need to provide your vehicle information (plate number, category and code) as well your driver information (traffic file number, name, mobile number and e-mail). Before re-registration of your car(s), you have to clear your traffic fines in full.
Top tips to avoid Dubai Police Fines:
  1. Avoid speeding - some speed cameras are set at 1km above the speed limit. 
  2. Park in the right place- if you park in a metered zone- pay at the meter- you can even do this by SMS now.
  3. Use your hands free kit. If you use your handset and are holding it you can get fined.
  4. Always use your seat belt.
  5. Never, ever jump a red light.
  6. Never drink and drive.



1 comment:

  1. Six months ago, I personally received a Toronto speeding ticket because the camera got me. The ticket was very expensive and I didn't have enough money to pay it. Because of this reason, I decided to fight it. I was very lucky to find a great and professional lawyer on a website called No Points Traffic Tickets and so with his help I got rid of this ticket. I'm more careful when driving now!:)

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