As a motorist in Emirates, you must be aware of the UAE traffic penalties. They are way too many and most of us are not aware of them completely. For your knowledge, we are presenting a list of traffic violations, which describes associated fine, black points and vehicle confiscation days if you fail to submit your fine on time.

No  Violation  Fine  Black Points  In presence  / In absentia Vehicle confiscated / Days
1 Driving dangerously (racing). Dh2000 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. Dh1000 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. Dh2000 12 Both 30
7 Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/hr. Dh1000 12 Both 30
8 Driving in a way that endanger civilians. Dh1000 12 Both 30
9 Jumping a red light. Dh800 8 Both 15
10 Running away from a traffic policeman. Dh800 12 Both 30
11 Dangerous overtaking by trucks. Dh800 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/hr. Dh900 6 Both  
15 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/hr. Dh800   Both  
16 Overtaking on the hard shoulder. Dh600 6 In presence  
17 Entering road dangerously. Dh600 6 Both  
18 Causing moderate injury. Decided  by court  6 Both  
19 Heavy vehicle lane discipline. Dh600 6 Both  
20 Overtaking from a prohibited place. Dh600 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/hr. Dh700   Both  
23 Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking. Dh1000 4 Both  
24 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/hr. Dh600   Both  
25 Driving against traffic. Dh400 4 In presence  
26 Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle. Dh400 4 In presence  
27 Failure to fasten seat belt while driving. Dh400 4 In presence  
28 Failure to leave a safe distance. Dh400 4 Both  
29 Failure to follow the directions of the policeman. Dh400 4 Both  
30 30 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/hr. Dh500   Both  
31 Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear. Dh400 4 In presence  
32 Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting. Dh500   In presence 30
33 Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys. Dh500 4 Both  
34 Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions. Dh500   In presence 30
35 Failure to stop after causing an accident. Dh500 6 Both 7
36 Driving a noisy vehicle. Dh500   Both 30
37 Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed. Dh500   In presence  
38 Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may cause danger to others or to the road. Dh500 6 Both 7
39 Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission. Dh500 6 Both 7
40 Driving a vehicle that causes pollution. Dh500   Both  
41 Stopping on the road for no reason. Dh500 4 In presence  
42 Stopping on a yellow box. Dh500   Both  
43 Not giving pedestrians way on  pedestrian crossings. Dh500 6 Both  
44 Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions. Dh500   Both  
45 Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads. Dh500 4 Both  
46 Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required. Dh500   In presence  
47 Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places. Dh500   Both  
48 Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing. Dh500   Both  
49 Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign. Dh500   Both  
50 Teaching driving in a non training vehicle without  permission from licensing authority. Dh500   In presence  
51 Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic. Dh500   Both  
52 Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and  tractors  without permission from licensing authority. Dh500   In presence 7
53 Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission. Dh400   In presence  
54 Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission. Dh400   In presence  
55 Changing vehicle’s color without permission. Dh400   In presence  
56 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/hr. Dh400   Both  
57 Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except  in permitted cases. Dh400   In presence  
58 Violating the terms of the driving license. Dh300   In presence  
59 Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement. Dh300   Both  
60 Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle. Dh300   In presence  
61 Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances  exceeding permitted rates. Dh300   Both  
62 Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running. Dh300   Both  
63 No lights on the back or sides of trailer container. Dh200   Both  
64 Lights on the back or sides of container not working. Dh200   Both  
65 Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in  undesignated places. Dh200 4 Both  
66 Prohibited entry. Dh200 4 Both  
67 Blocking traffic. Dh200   Both  
68 Vehicle unfit for driving. Dh200   Both 7
69 Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and  security conditions. Dh200   Both 7
70 Not lifting exhaust of trucks. Dh200   Both 7
71 Not covering loads of trucks. Dh3000   Both 7
72 Using vehicle for purposes other than designated. Dh200 4 In presence 7
73 Heavy vehicle prohibited entry. Dh200 4 Both 7
74 Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking. Dh200 4 In presence 7
75 Carrying and transporting passengers illegally. Dh200 4 In presence 7
76 Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission. Dh200   Both  
77 Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns. Dh200   Both  
78 Turning at undesignated points. Dh200 4 Both  
79 Turning the wrong way. Dh200 4 Both  
80 Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others  or to the road. Dh200 3 Both 7
81 Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission. Dh200 3 In presence 7
82 Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction. Dh200   Both  
83 Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose. Dh200 4 In presence  
84 Sudden swerve. Dh200 4 In presence  
85 Driving a taxi without required license. Dh200 4 In presence  
86 Carrying passengers in driving training vehicle. Dh200 4 In presence  
87 Driving a taxi with an expired warranty. Dh200   In presence  
88 Reversing dangerously. Dh200   Both  
89 Taxi refusing to carry passengers. Dh200 4 Both  
90 Falling or leaking load. Dh3000 12 Both 30
91 Not securing vehicle while parked. Dh200   Both  
92 Parking in prohibited places. Dh200 2 In presence  
93 Parking in loading and offloading areas without need. Dh200   In presence  
94 Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency. Dh200   In presence  
95 Using multi-colored lights. Dh200   Both  
96 Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike. Dh200 4 Both  
97 Exceeding passenger limit. Dh200 3 In presence  
98 Driving with tires in poor condition. Dh200   In presence 7
99 Driving with an expired driving license. Dh200 3 In presence  
100 Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry. Dh400   In presence  
101 Driving unlicensed vehicle. Dh200   In presence 7
102 Violation of laws of using commercial number plates. Dh200   In presence  
103 Not fixing number plates in designated places. Dh200 2 In presence  
104 Driving with one number plate. Dh200 2 In presence  
105 Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights. Dh200 4 In presence  
106 Using un-matching number plates for trailers and containers. Dh200   Both  
107 Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles. Dh200   Both  
108 Not using indicators when changing direction or turning. Dh200 3 In presence  
109 Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left. Dh200   Both  
110 Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required. Dh200   Both  
111 Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic. Dh200 3 Both  
112 Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body. Dh200   In presence 7
113 Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority. Dh200   In presence  
114 Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing. Dh200   Both  
115 Overtaking from the right. Dh200 4 Both  
116 Overtaking in a wrong way. Dh200 3 In presence  
117 Driving an unlicensed vehicle. Dh200   In presence 7
118 Abuse of parking space. Dh200 3 Both  
119 Number plates with unclear numbers. Dh200 3 Both  
120 Violating tariff. Dh200 6 Both  
121 Light vehicle lane discipline. Dh200 2 Both  
122 Parking vehicles on pavement. Dh200 3 Both  
123 Not showing vehicle registration card when required. Dh200   In presence  
123 Not showing driving license when required. Dh200   In presence  
125 Not fixing taxi sign where required. Dh200   Both  
126 Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload. Dh200 3 In presence  
127 Using interior lights for no reason while driving. Dh100   In presence  
128 Failure to abide by specified color for taxis or training cars. Dh200   In presence  
129 Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them  when required. Dh200   In presence  
130 Broken lights. Dh200 6 In presence  
131 Using horn in prohibited areas. Dh200 2 In presence  
132 Driving below minimum speed limit. Dh200   Both  
133 Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside. Dh200   In presence  
134 Smoking inside taxis and buses. Dh200   Both  
135 Using hand-held mobile phone while driving. Dh200 4 In presence  
136 Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition. Dh100   In presence  
137 Calling on passengers in the presence of signs. Dh100   Both  
138 Not displaying truck’s load on both sides. Dh100   Both  
139 Not carrying driving license while driving. Dh100   In presence  
140 Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving. Dh100   In presence  
141 Driving without spectacles or contact lenses. Dh100   In presence  
142 Not using interior light in buses at night. Dh100   In presence  
143 Broken indicator lights. Dh100 2 In presence  
144 Using horn in a disturbing way. Dh100 2 In presence  
145 Having no red light at the back of vehicle. Dh100   Both  
146 Opening left door of taxi. Dh100 3 In presence  
147 Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed). Dh200   In presence  

 

 

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