Traffic Fines in Dubai

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To have a safe and smooth sail through the roads of Dubai it is important to diligently follow the traffic rules and regulation. A new law is soon to be implemented by the RTA (Road & Transport Authority considered the following as part of  driving offence.

  • Eating
  • Watching television in cars
  • Taking a selfie
  • Reading
  • Smoking
  • Drinking
  • Applying make-up
  • Adjusting head scarves

The new violations recommendation is said to result in a AED 1000 fine, 12 black points and confiscation of your vehicle for 30 days. In Dubai, a traffic code (or TC number) is required to access the system, which provides accurate results for all vehicles registered to an individual.

You can query for the traffic fines by three ways:

  1. Inquiry by T.C.No.
  2. Inquiry by plate data.
  3. Inquiry by license information.

Avoiding Dubai Police Fines:

  1. Over Speed– it is quite easy to avoid getting fines really! Stick to the speed limits- there is even usually a 10- 20 km leeway but don’t rely on this- some speed cameras are set at 1km above the speed limit- it is just not worth the risk.
  2.  Parking in the right place– if you park in a metered zone- pay at the meter- you can even do this by SMS now. Make a note of the time the ticket expires- set an alarm on your phone so you don’t forget. There are a lot of dusty sand lots that people do use for parking- the rule of thumb is as long as you haven’t driven up and over a kerb or a pavement to get access to the area you should be ok to park there.
  3. Hands Free Kit-either in car or a head piece if you really must answer the phone whilst driving. If you use your handset and are holding it you can get fined.
  4. Safety First- not only is it an imperative for safety, which goes without saying- you can get fined if caught not wearing it… make sure all your passengers are wearing theirs too.
  5. Obey Traffic Signal- Not only is it highly dangerous it carries severe penalties- the traffic light system was changed a while ago to have the green light start flashing approx 20 seconds before it goes to amber. This is a great indicator that the lights are going to change- as amber to red happens quite quickly. If the green lights start to flash- this means start to slow down- not to speed up to get through them!

Following are the various traffic violation statements :

Sr.# Traffic Violation Description Fines Amount Black Points Vehicle Confiscation Period Ref.#
01 Using interior lights for no reason while driving 100 AED 3063
02 Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition 100 AED 3121
03 Calling on passengers in the presence of signs 100 AED 3044
04 Not displaying truck’s load on both sides 100 AED 3115
05 Not carrying driving license while driving 100 AED 3150
06 Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving 100 AED 3151
07 Driving without spectacles or contact lenses 100 AED 3057
08 Not using interior light in buses at night 100 AED 3090
09 Broken indicator lights 100 AED 2 3130
10 Using horn in a disturbing way 100 AED 2 3180
11 Having no red light at the back of vehicle 100 AED 3099
12 Opening left door of taxi 100 AED 3 3120
13 No lights on the back or sides of trailer container 200 AED 3162
14 Lights on the back or sides of container not working 200 AED 3163
15 Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places 200 AED 4 3102
16 Prohibited entry 200 AED 4 3028
17 Blocking traffic 200 AED 3020
18 Vehicle unfit for driving 200 AED 7 Days 3042
19 Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions 200 AED 7 Days 3158
20 Not lifting exhaust of trucks 200 AED 7 Days 3122
21 Using vehicle for purposes other than designated 200 AED 4 7 Days 3041
22 Heavy vehicle prohibited entry 200 AED 4 7 Days 3147
23 Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking 200 AED 4 7 Days 3119
24 Carrying and transporting passengers illegally 200 AED 4 7 Days 3229
25 Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission 200 AED 3228
26 Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns 200 AED 3038
27 Turning at undesignated points 200 AED 4 3142
28 Turning the wrong way 200 AED 4 3178
29 Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others or to the road 200 AED 3 7 Days 3148
30 Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission 200 AED 3 7 Days 3154
31 Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction 200 AED 3175
32 Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose 200 AED 4 3226
33 Sudden swerve 200 AED 4 3074
34 Driving a taxi without required license 200 AED 4 3012
35 Carrying passengers in driving training vehicle 200 AED 4 3093
36 Driving a taxi with an expired warranty 200 AED 3092
37 Reversing dangerously 200 AED 3027
38 Taxi refusing to carry passengers 200 AED 4 3046
39 Not securing vehicle while parked 200 AED 3220
40 Parking in prohibited places 200 AED 2 3032
41 Parking in loading and offloading areas without need 200 AED 3225
42 Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency 200 AED 3224
43 Using multi-colored lights 200 AED 3088
44 Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike 200 AED 4 3059
45 Exceeding passenger limit 200 AED 3 3047
46 Driving with tires in poor condition 200 AED 7 Days 3097
47 Driving with an expired driving license 200 AED 3 3003
48 Driving unlicensed vehicle 200 AED 7 Days 3002
49 Violation of laws of using commercial number plates 200 AED 3095
50 Not fixing number plates in designated places 200 AED 2 3223
51 Driving with one number plate 200 AED 2 3157
52 Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights 200 AED 4 3061
53 Using not matching number plates for trailer and container 200 AED 3076
54 Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles 200 AED 3113
55 Not using indicators when changing direction or turning 200 AED 3 3026
56 Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left 200 AED 3081
57 Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required 200 AED 3022
58 Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic 200 AED 3 3176
59 Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body 200 AED 7 Days 3222
60 Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority 200 AED 3152
61 Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing authority 200 AED 3153
62 Overtaking from the right 200 AED 4 3143
63 Overtaking in a wrong way 200 AED 3 3144
64 Driving an unlicensed vehicle 200 AED 7 Days 3221
65 Abuse of parking space 200 AED 3 3112
66 Number plates with unclear numbers 200 AED 3 3053
67 Violating tariff 200 AED 6 3049
68 Light vehicle lane discipline 200 AED 2 3146
69 Parking vehicles on pavement 200 AED 3 3033
70 Not showing vehicle registration card when required 200 AED 3010
71 Not showing driving license when required 200 AED 3011
72 Not fixing taxi sign where required 200 AED 3117
73 Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload 200 AED 3 3116
74 Failure to abide by specified color for taxis or training cars 200 AED 3118
75 Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them when required 200 AED 3048
76 Broken lights 200 AED 6 3161
77 Using horn in prohibited areas 200 AED 2 3179
78 Driving below minimum speed limit 200 AED 3065
79 Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside 200 AED 3172
80 Smoking inside taxis and buses 200 AED 3173
81 Using hand-held mobile phone while driving 200 AED 4 3220
82 Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed) 200 AED 3124
83 Violating the terms of the driving license 300 AED 3004
84 Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement 300 AED 3035
85 Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle 300 AED 3085
86 Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances exceeding permitted rates 300 AED 3165
87 Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running 300 AED 3111
88 Driving against traffic 400 AED 4 3080
89 Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle 400 AED 4 3137
90 Failure to fasten seat belt while driving 400 AED 4 3058
91 Failure to leave a safe distance 400 AED 4 3031
92 Failure to follow the directions of a traffic policeman 400 AED 3016
93 Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear 400 AED 4 3071
94 Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission 400 AED 3166
95 Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission 400 AED 3167
96 Changing vehicle’s color without permission 400 AED 3168
97 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/h 400 AED 3212
98 Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases 400 AED 3006
99 Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry 400 AED 3008
100 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h 500 AED 3214
101 Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting 500 AED 30 Days 3089
102 Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys 500 AED 4 3021
103 Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions 500 AED 30 Days 3159
104 Failure to stop after causing an accident 500 AED 3128
105 Driving a noisy vehicle 500 AED 30 Days 3060
106 Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed 500 AED 3237
107 Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may pose danger to others or to the road 500 AED 6 7 Days 3149
108 Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission 500 AED 6 7 Days 3155
109 Driving a vehicle that causes pollution 500 AED 3164
110 Stopping on the road for no reason 500 AED 4 3238
111 Stopping on a yellow box 500 AED 3135
112 Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings 500 AED 6 3127
113 Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions 500 AED 3138
114 Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads 500 AED 4 3087
115 Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required 500 AED 3018
116 Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places 500 AED 3036
117 Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing 500 AED 3174
118 Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign 500 AED 3067
119 Teaching driving in a non-training vehicle without permission from licensing authority 500 AED 3096
120 Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic 500 AED 3064
121 Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission from licensing authority 500 AED 7 Days 3169
122 Overtaking on the hard shoulder 600 AED 6 3130
123 Entering road dangerously 600 AED 6 3197
124 Heavy vehicle lane discipline 600 AED 6 3145
125 Overtaking from a prohibited place 600 AED 6 3083
126 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h 600 AED 3215
127 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/h 700 AED 3216
128 Jumping a red light 800 AED 8 15 Days 3015
129 Running away from a traffic policeman 800 AED 12 30 Days 3017
130 Dangerous overtaking by trucks 800 AED 24 60 Days 3084
131 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/h 800 AED 3217
132 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/h 900 AED 6 3218
133 Driving a vehicle without number plates 1000 AED 24 60 Days 3156
134 Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h 1000 AED 12 30 Days 3219
135 Driving in a way that is dangerous to the public 1000 AED 12 30 Days 3141
136 Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking 1000 AED 4 3129
137 Driving dangerously (racing) 2000 AED 12 30 Days 3141
138 Reckless driving 2000 AED 12 30 Days 3140
139 Not covering loads of trucks 3000 AED 7 Days 3123
140 Falling or leaking load 3000 AED 12 30 Days 3086
141 Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar substances Decided by court 24 60 Days 3236
142 Causing death of others Decided by court 12 30 Days 3235
143 Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries Decided by court 24 60 Days 3128
144 Causing a car to overturn Decided by court 8 3233
145 Causing serious injuries Decided by court 8 3232
146 Causing moderate injury Decided by court 6 3231
147 Causing serious damage to a vehicle Decided by court 6 3230

Following are the new decree issued that a person may face having their car impounded by Dubai Police:

  • If a vehicle is being used for races the it will be immediately seized.
  • If you are caught riding quad bikes on paved roads without a permit from Dubai Police
  • Speed boosters placed on vehicles and other illegal modifications causing disturbance to people
  • Registration that is expired for over three months without any valid excuse
  • Careless driving or trying to avoid the police
  • Vehicle with traffic fines exceeding AED 6,000

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