New traffic fines introduced in the UAE

In a bid to increase the safety of road users across the UAE, the Ministry of Interior has implemented a host of new traffic fines, that include but are not limited to, speeding, reckless driving, and littering while driving. Mentioned below are the newly introduced fines that motorists should be aware of, along with their tariffs and respective black points.

Over Speeding

Driving over the posted speed limit but less than 20km/h: AED 300

Driving over the posted speed limit but less than 30km/h: AED 600

Driving over the posted speed limit but less than 40km/h: AED 700

Driving over the posted speed limit but less than 50km/h: AED 1,000

Driving over the posted speed limit but less than 60km/h: AED 1,500 + 6 traffic points + 15 days impound

Driving over the posted speed limit by more than 60km/h: AED 2,000 + 12 traffic points + 30 days impound

Driving over the posted speed by more than 80km/h: AED 3,000 + 23 traffic points + 60 days impound

 

Reckless Driving

Jumping a red light: AED 1,000 + 12 traffic points + 30 days impound

Obstructing traffic: AED 1,000 + 6 traffic points

Swerving dangerously: AED 1,000 + 4 traffic points

Driving without number plates: AED 3,000 + 23 traffic points + 90 days impound

Endangering the lives of others: AED 2,000 + 23 traffic points + 60 days impound

 

Driving Under the Influence

Driving while under the influence of alcohol: A maximum fine of AED 20,000 and/or jail term to be decided by court + 23 traffic points + 60 days impound

Driving under the influence of drugs: Fine and jail term to be decided by court + 60 days impound + 365 days license confiscation

 

Mobile Phone

Using mobile phone while driving: AED 800 + 4 traffic points

 

Overlooking Safety

Failure to wear seatbelt while driving: AED 400 + 4 traffic points

Driving with worn-out tires: AED 500 + 4 traffic points + 7 days impound

Driving with expired insurance/registration: AED 500 + 4 traffic points + 7 days impound

Applying more than 50% window tint: AED 1,500

Driving a noisy vehicle: AED 2,000 + 6 traffic points

Transporting passengers illegally: AED 3,000 + 24 traffic points + 30 days impound

 

Dangerous Behavior

Littering while driving: AED 1,000 + 6 traffic points

Driving quadbikes on the road: AED 3,000 + 90 days impound

Jaywalking: AED 400

Not leaving safe distance between vehicles: AED 400 + 4 traffic points

Overtaking from the hard shoulder: AED 1,000 + 6 traffic points