Study reference

UAE traffic fines and black points

70 offences with the fine in dirhams, the black points and the impound days, as a study reference for the theory test.

Amounts checked on 6 October 2026

A study reference, not a legal list. Amounts can change.

These amounts come from police and news reports from 2025 and 2026. Fines can change, some apply in one emirate only, and courts decide the most serious cases. Always check the Ministry of Interior or your emirate's police for the current amount.

How to read the tables

Fine: the amount in UAE dirhams (AED).
Black points: points added to your licence record.
Impound: how many days the vehicle can be held.

* This amount is less certain: sources differ or are older. Check it before you rely on it.

Black points add up

Black points stay on your licence record. Police reported in 2026 that reaching 24 black points within 12 months can lead to your licence being suspended and the case being sent to court. New drivers start with a short first licence, so points matter early.

Source: Gulf News: Fujairah Police warn against distracted driving, AED 800 and 4 black points (22 September 2026)

Speed

Speed
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Speeding: more than 80 km/h over the limit	AED 3,000	23	60 days	All emirates	Source
Speeding: 61 to 80 km/h over the limit	AED 2,000	12	30 days	All emirates	Source
Speeding: 51 to 60 km/h over the limit	AED 1,500 *	6	15 days	All emirates	Source
Speeding: 41 to 50 km/h over the limit	AED 1,000 *	–	–	All emirates	Source
Speeding: 31 to 40 km/h over the limit	AED 700	–	–	All emirates	Source
Speeding: 21 to 30 km/h over the limit	AED 600	–	–	All emirates	Source
Speeding: up to 20 km/h over the limit	AED 300	–	–	All emirates	Source
Driving in a way that puts other people in dangerIn Abu Dhabi, getting the vehicle back costs a further AED 50,000.	AED 2,000	23	60 days	All emirates	Source

Lanes and overtaking

Lanes and overtaking
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Driving against the direction of traffic	AED 600	4	7 days	All emirates	Source
Overtaking on the hard shoulder	AED 1,000	6	–	All emirates	Source
Not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in frontIn Dubai the vehicle can also be impounded for 30 days.	AED 400	4	–	All emirates	Source
Swerving suddenly or changing lanes at the last moment	AED 1,000	4	–	All emirates	Source
Not keeping to your lane	AED 400	–	–	All emirates	Source
Overtaking in a wrong or unsafe way, such as on the right	AED 600	6	–	All emirates	Source
Not moving over for faster traffic coming up behind youDriving below a road's minimum speed also costs AED 400.	AED 400 *	4	–	All emirates	Source
Joining a road without making sure it is clear	AED 400 *	4	–	All emirates	Source
Driving a private vehicle in a red bus and taxi lane	AED 600	–	–	Dubai	Source

Signals and signs

Signals and signs
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Driving through a red lightIn Abu Dhabi, getting the vehicle back costs a further AED 50,000.	AED 1,000	12	30 days	All emirates	Source
Not obeying traffic signs or instructions	AED 500	–	–	All emirates	Source
Stopping inside a yellow box junctionEnter the box only when your exit is clear.	AED 500 *	–	–	All emirates	Source

Distraction

Distraction
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Using a phone or being distracted in any other way while drivingIn Dubai the vehicle can also be impounded for 30 days.	AED 800	4	–	All emirates	Source

Alcohol and drugs

Alcohol and drugs
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Driving, or trying to drive, after drinking alcoholA court decides; jail is possible and the licence is suspended for at least 3 months.	AED 20,000–100,000	–	–	All emirates	Source
Driving, or trying to drive, under the influence of drugsA court decides; jail is possible and the licence is suspended for at least 6 months.	AED 30,000–200,000	–	–	All emirates	Source
Causing a death while under the influence of alcohol or drugsThis is the lowest fine, and at least 1 year in jail is possible.	AED 100,000	–	–	All emirates	Source

Seat belts, helmets and child seats

Seat belts, helmets and child seats
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Driver not wearing a seat belt	AED 400	4	–	All emirates	Source
A passenger not wearing a seat beltThe driver is the one fined, for each passenger without a belt.	AED 400	4	–	All emirates	Source
Carrying more passengers than the vehicle is allowed	AED 500 *	4	7 days	All emirates	Source
Riding a motorcycle without a helmet	AED 500	4	–	Motorcycle	Source
Carrying a motorcycle passenger who has no helmet	AED 500 *	4	–	Motorcycle	Source

Children and school buses

Children and school buses
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Child under 4 not in a child safety seat	AED 400	4	–	All emirates	Source
Letting a young or small child sit in the front seatChildren under 10, or shorter than 145 cm, must sit in the back.	AED 400 *	4	–	All emirates	Source
Not stopping for a school bus with its STOP arm outStop at least 5 m away, in both directions.	AED 1,000	10	–	All emirates	Source
School bus driver not using the STOP arm when children get on or off	AED 500 *	6	–	Light bus · Heavy bus	Source

Pedestrians

Pedestrians
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Not giving way to people at a pedestrian crossing	AED 500	6	–	All emirates	Source
Walking across the road away from a crossing, or against the signal	AED 400	–	–	All emirates	Source
Crossing the road illegally and causing a crashJail is also possible.	AED 5,000–10,000	–	–	All emirates	Source

Parking and stopping

Parking and stopping
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Stopping in the middle of the road without a good reasonRunning out of fuel is not a good reason.	AED 1,000	6	–	All emirates	Source
Blocking the flow of traffic	AED 500	–	–	All emirates	Source
Parking on the hard shoulder when it is not an emergency	AED 500 *	–	–	All emirates	Source
Leaving your vehicle with the engine running and nobody in it	AED 500 *	–	–	All emirates	Source
Parking where it blocks or endangers people walking	AED 400 *	–	–	All emirates	Source

Crashes and emergencies

Crashes and emergencies
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Not giving way to an ambulance, police car or other emergency vehicle	AED 3,000	6	30 days	All emirates	Source
Leaving the scene of a crash without stoppingUp to 1 year in jail is also possible.	AED 50,000–100,000	–	–	All emirates	Source
Not moving your car off the road after a minor crash	AED 1,000	6	–	All emirates	Source
Slowing down or stopping to watch a crash and blocking trafficDubai Police say black points can also be added.	AED 1,000 *	–	–	All emirates	Source
Driving into a valley (wadi) while water is flowing	AED 2,000	23	60 days	All emirates	Source
Gathering near valleys, dams or flood channels during heavy rain	AED 1,000	6	–	All emirates	Source
Getting in the way of emergency teams in bad weather	AED 1,000	4	60 days	All emirates	Source

Vehicle condition

Vehicle condition
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Driving on worn or expired tyres	AED 500	4	7 days	All emirates	Source
Window tint darker than the law allows	AED 1,500 *	–	–	All emirates	Source
Changing the engine or chassis without permissionIn Abu Dhabi, getting the vehicle back costs a further AED 10,000.	AED 1,000 *	12	30 days	All emirates	Source
Driving without headlights at night or in poor visibility	AED 500 *	4	–	All emirates	Source
Driving with headlights that do not work	AED 400 *	6	–	All emirates	Source

Licence and documents

Licence and documents
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Driving without a valid licence, or a vehicle your licence does not coverUp to 3 months in jail is also possible for a first offence.	AED 5,000–50,000	–	–	All emirates	Source
Driving on a foreign licence that is not accepted in the UAEA repeat offence can bring jail and a higher fine.	AED 2,000–10,000	–	–	All emirates	Source
Driving while your licence is suspendedThis is the lowest fine, and up to 3 months in jail is possible.	AED 10,000	–	–	All emirates	Source
Refusing to give your details to the police, or giving false onesUp to 3 months in jail is also possible.	AED 10,000–20,000 *	–	–	All emirates	Source
Driving without number platesThe vehicle can be impounded for up to 90 days.	AED 3,000 *	23	90 days	All emirates	Source
Driving with an expired licence	AED 500 *	4	–	All emirates	Source
Not registering your vehicle for Darb tolls in timeYou have 10 working days after your first toll crossing to register.	AED 100–400 *	–	–	Abu Dhabi	Source

Motorcycles and delivery

Motorcycles and delivery
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Delivery bike in a lane closed to delivery ridersA third offence suspends the rider's permit.	AED 500–700	–	–	Dubai / Motorcycle	Source
Delivery bike going faster than its 100 km/h capThe fine goes up each time the rider repeats the offence.	AED 200–400	–	–	Dubai / Motorcycle	Source
Delivery rider using a closed lane or weaving between vehicles	AED 400 *	–	–	Ajman / Motorcycle	Source
Riding an e-scooter on a road with a limit above 60 km/h	AED 300	–	–	Dubai	Source
Carrying a passenger on an e-scooter	AED 300	–	–	Dubai	Source

Heavy vehicles

Heavy vehicles
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Heavy vehicle not keeping to its set lane	AED 1,500	12	–	Heavy truck · Heavy bus	Source
Heavy vehicle entering a road or area where it is not allowedTruck ban times change, so check the current notice for your emirate.	AED 1,000 *	4	–	Heavy truck	Source
Truck load not covered	AED 3,000 *	–	–	Heavy truck	Source
Load leaking or falling from a heavy vehicle	AED 3,000 *	12	–	Heavy truck	Source

Noise and pollution

Noise and pollution
Offence	Fine	Black points	Impound	Applies	Source
Making loud noise with your vehicle	AED 2,000	12	–	All emirates	Source

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