UAE Enforces 141 Traffic Violations: Comprehensive Guide to Fines, Black Points, and Vehicle Impoundment
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates boasts one of the world’s premier road infrastructures, ranking fifth globally according to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024. This advanced network is complemented by stringent traffic regulations aimed at ensuring the safety of all road users. Adherence to these regulations is crucial for drivers, whether commuting to work, traveling between emirates, or embarking on long road trips. Violations can lead to fines, black points, vehicle impoundment, or even suspension of driving licenses in severe cases.
The UAE Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017 outlines the penalties for various traffic violations, including speeding, mobile phone use while driving, and driving in the wrong direction. Below is a detailed overview of the 141 traffic violations and their corresponding penalties.
Speed Violations
- Driving below the minimum speed limit
Fine: AED 400 - Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80 km/h
Fine: AED 3,000 | Black Points: 23 | Vehicle Impound: 60 days for light vehicles - Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 60 km/h
Fine: AED 2,000 | Black Points: 12 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days for light vehicles - Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 60 km/h
Fine: AED 1,500 | Black Points: 6 | Vehicle Impound: 15 days for light vehicles - Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 50 km/h
Fine: AED 1,000 - Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 40 km/h
Fine: AED 700 - Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 30 km/h
Fine: AED 600 - Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 20 km/h
Fine: AED 300
Plate Violations
- Driving without plates
Fine: AED 3,000 | Black Points: 23 | Vehicle Impound: 90 days - Driving with one single plate
Fine: AED 400 - Unclear vehicle plate
Fine: AED 400 - Violating commercial plate number rules
Fine: AED 500 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days
Violations Endangering Road Users
- Driving in a manner jeopardizing lives or safety
Fine: AED 2,000 | Black Points: 23 | Vehicle Impound: 60 days - Driving in a way that may damage public or private facilities
Fine: AED 2,000 | Black Points: 23 | Vehicle Impound: 60 days - Driving under the influence of alcohol
Fine: Decided by court | Black Points: 23 | Vehicle Impound: 60 days - Driving under the influence of drugs or similar substances
Fine: Decided by court | Vehicle Impound: 60 days | License suspended for one year post-punishment - Driving a heavy vehicle endangering lives or safety
Fine: AED 3,000 | License suspended for one year from withdrawal date - Driving a heavy vehicle causing damage to facilities
Fine: AED 3,000 | License suspended for one year from withdrawal date - Heavy vehicle crossing a red light
Fine: AED 3,000 | License suspended for one year from withdrawal date - Heavy vehicle driver causing an accident resulting in overturning
Fine: AED 3,000 | License suspended for one year from withdrawal date - Driving against traffic direction
Fine: AED 600 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Entering a prohibited area
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 8 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Sudden vehicle deviation
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 4 - Dangerous reversing
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Crossing a red light (light vehicle)
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 12 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days - Crossing a red light (motorcycle)
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 12 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days - Dangerous road entry
Fine: AED 600 | Black Points: 6 - Causing someone’s death
Fine: Decided by court | Black Points: 23 | Vehicle Impound: 60 days - Causing serious injury or accident
Fine: Decided by court | Black Points: 23 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days - Failing to stop after a minor accident (light vehicle)
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 8 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Failing to stop after a minor accident (heavy vehicle)
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 16 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Failure to maintain safe distance from the vehicle ahead
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 4 - Entering the road without ensuring a clear way
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 4 - Non-compliance with traffic signs
Fine: AED 500 - Placing damaging signs on the road
Fine: AED 500 - Rubbernecking at an accident scene
Fine: AED 1,000 - Failure to take safety measures after a breakdown
Fine: AED 500 - Motorcycle rider not wearing a helmet
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Motorcycle passenger not wearing a helmet
Fine: AED 500 - Failure to use indicators when changing direction
Fine: AED 400 - Non-compliance with compulsory lanes for light vehicles
Fine: AED 400 - Using a leisure bike with three or more wheels on the road
Fine: AED 3,000 | Vehicle Impound: 90 days - Causing traffic disturbances
Fine: AED 500 - Making a U-turn from an undesignated area
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Making a wrong turn
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Driving at night without lights
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Driving in fog without lights
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Driving in fog against authority instructions
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4
Heavy Vehicle Regulations
- Heavy vehicle not complying with lane rules
Fine: AED 1,500 | Black Points: 12 - Heavy vehicle overtaking in prohibited areas
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 4 - Not placing reflective stickers on trucks
Fine: AED 500 - Not lifting the exhaust pipe of trucks
Fine: AED 1,500 - Driving a heavy vehicle not adhering to safety measures
Fine: AED 2,000 | Black Points: 6
Compliance with Traffic Policeman Instructions
- Not following a traffic policeman’s instructions
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 4 - Fleeing from a traffic policeman (light vehicle)
Fine: AED 800 | Black Points: 12 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days - Fleeing from a traffic policeman (heavy vehicle)
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 16 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days
Driving License Violations
- Driving with a foreign-issued license (except in permitted cases)
Fine: AED 400 - Driving with a license other than the granted one
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 12 - Driving with an expired license
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Driving with expired registration
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days if registration expired more than 3 months - Not carrying the vehicle registration card
Fine: AED 400 - Not carrying the driving license
Fine: AED 400 - Failure to surrender a license upon accruing maximum black points – first violation
Fine: AED 1,000 - Failure to surrender a license upon accruing maximum black points – second violation
Fine: AED 2,000 - Failure to surrender a license upon accruing maximum black points – third violation
Fine: AED 3,000
Parking and Overtaking Violations
- Overtaking from a prohibited place (truck drivers)
Fine: AED 3,000 | License suspended for one year from withdrawal date - Wrong overtaking
Fine: AED 600 | Black Points: 6 - Overtaking from the road shoulder
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 6 - Overtaking from a prohibited place
Fine: AED 600 - Parking in front of fire hydrants
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 6 - Parking in spaces for People of Determination
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 6 - Stopping in the middle of the road without justification
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 6 - Stopping in a yellow box junction
Fine: AED 500 - Stopping in prohibited areas on the left shoulder of public roads
Fine: AED 1,000 - Stopping on pedestrian crossings
Fine: AED 500 - Double parking
Fine: AED 500 - Stopping in undesignated places by taxis
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Not maintaining a legally required distance from curves or junctions
Fine: AED 500 - Parking without securing the vehicle
Fine: AED 500 - Improper parking
Fine: AED 500 - Stopping a vehicle endangering pedestrians
Fine: AED 400 - Blocking pedestrian movement
Fine: AED 400 - Parking on pavements
Fine: AED 400
Vehicle Registration and Traffic Permit Violations
- Operating vehicles without permission
Fine: AED 1,500 - Driving without insurance
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Driving an unlicensed vehicle
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Using vehicles for unauthorized purposes
Fine: AED 300 | Black Points: 4 - Transporting passengers without permission
Fine: AED 3,000 | Black Points: 24 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days - Transporting hazardous materials without permission
Fine: AED 3,000 | Black Points: 24 | Vehicle Impound: 60 days - Using vehicles in unauthorized situations
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 15 days
School Bus and Stop Sign Violations
- School bus driver failing to activate stop sign
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 6 - Failing to stop for a school bus stop sign
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 10 - Driving in bus or taxi lanes unauthorized
Fine: AED 400
Pedestrian and Priority Vehicle Violations
- Not yielding to emergency vehicles
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 6 - Not yielding to pedestrians at crossings
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 6 - Not yielding to vehicles from the rear or left
Fine: AED 400 - Pedestrian failing to obey signals
Fine: AED 400
Horn-Related Violations
- Disturbing use of horn or vehicle radio
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 4 - Driving dangerously in residential areas
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 4
In-Vehicle Violations
- Using a mobile phone while driving
Fine: AED 800 | Black Points: 4 - Being distracted while driving
Fine: AED 800 | Black Points: 4 - Allowing a child under 10 or shorter than 145 cm in the front seat
Fine: AED 400 - Not using a child seat for children under 4
Fine: AED 400 - Driver not wearing a seat belt
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 4 - Passenger not wearing a seat belt
Fine: AED 400
Vehicle Installation Violations
- Driving a vehicle not complying with safety measures
Fine: AED 500 - Driving an unfit vehicle
Fine: AED 500 - Unauthorized phrases or stickers on a vehicle
Fine: AED 500 - Exceeding permitted vehicle tinting
Fine: AED 1,500 - Tinting a vehicle not allowed
Fine: AED 1,500 - Modifying vehicle engine or chassis without permission
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 12 | Vehicle Impound: 30 days - Driving with expired tyres
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days - Not examining the vehicle after major engine adjustments
Fine: AED 400 - Not examining the vehicle after major body adjustments
Fine: AED 400 - Non-functional vehicle lights
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 6 - Non-functional indicator lights
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 2 - Broken rear signal lights
Fine: AED 400 | Black Points: 2 - Changing vehicle color without permission
Fine: AED 800 - Broken rear or side lights on a trailer
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Absence of rear or side lights on a trailer
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4
Load Violations
- Loading a heavy vehicle endangering others
Fine: AED 2,000 | Black Points: 6 - Loading a heavy vehicle damaging roads
Fine: AED 2,000 | Black Points: 6 - Uncovered loads on trucks
Fine: AED 3,000 - Not complying with designated loading/unloading areas
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 4 - Towing a boat or carriage without permission
Fine: AED 1,000 - Towing a boat or carriage without meeting safety conditions
Fine: AED 1,000 - Loading a light vehicle endangering others
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Loading a light vehicle endangering the road
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 - Overloading or carrying unframed loads in a light vehicle
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4
Transport Vehicle Violations
- Transporting passengers in a non-designated vehicle
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 4 - Overloading a transport vehicle
Fine: AED 500 | Black Points: 4 | Vehicle Impound: 7 days
Training Vehicle Violations
- Using training vehicles outside authorized times or areas
Fine: AED 400 - Training on a vehicle not labeled as such
Fine: AED 500 - Training in a vehicle without competent authority permission
Fine: AED 500 - Training on driving without permission
Fine: AED 500 - Not holding a training permit while training
Fine: AED 300
Environmental Violations
- Load leakage from heavy vehicles
Fine: AED 3,000 | Black Points: 12 - Driving a noisy vehicle
Fine: AED 2,000 | Black Points: 12 - Driving a vehicle causing pollution
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 6 - Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads
Fine: AED 1,000 | Black Points: 6 - Leakage from a light vehicle’s load
Fine: AED 500
Source: www.emirates247.com
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Published on 2026-06-17 11:58:00 • By the Editorial Desk
