Step-by-Step Procedure
Follow these verified steps in chronological sequence to avoid common administrative delays or fines:
Step 1: Check Your Accumulated Points
Log into the Dubai Police Smart App or portal using your Emirates ID or UAE Pass. Select 'Driver Profile' to view active black points registered directly against your licence number.
Step 2: Understand the 12-Month Expiration Cycle
Black points remain active on your licence for exactly 12 months from the date of the offense. If your total points do not reach the 24-point threshold within that 1-year window, the points expire and clear automatically.
Step 3: Deduct Points via Driver Awareness Courses
If your balance approaches 24 points, enroll in the Dubai Police Traffic Training Institute awareness program. Completing the accredited course allows you to remove up to 8 black points from your record once per calendar year.
Required Documents Checklist
Ensure you have the following credentials ready before initiating this service:
Official Fees Breakdown
The following figures reflect official government tariffs verified at publication time with zero markups:
| Fee Component | Amount (AED) | Notes & Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Awareness Reduction Course | AED 810.00 | Deducts up to 8 black points from driving record |
| Licence Reinstatement Fee (Post-Suspension) | AED 200.00 | Fee to unfreeze driving licence after suspension period expires |
Expected Processing Timeline
Points validity: 12 months from citation date. Course duration: 1 to 2 days.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming black points automatically attach to the car owner — red-light and radar points are held in pending status until assigned to an actual driver licence.
- Ignoring notices when hitting 24 points: driving on a suspended licence is a major federal criminal offense carrying immediate arrest and vehicle impoundment.
- Believing payment of the fine clears black points — the points remain on your driving record for the full 12-month legal duration.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you accumulate 24 black points, your licence is suspended: 3 months for the first 24-point milestone, 6 months for the second, and 1 year for the third. For a fourth occurrence, your licence is canceled permanently and you must retake full driving school instruction.
Yes. If a family member or colleague was driving your vehicle when an automated radar violation occurred, you can legally transfer the black points to their UAE driving licence via the Dubai Police website or app with their digital approval.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 80 km/h, driving without number plates, and causing a fatal road collision all carry 23 black points.
No. Black points can only be recorded against UAE driving licences. Tourists on visit visas pay the monetary fines but do not accumulate black points on foreign licences.
You can take the official Dubai Police point reduction awareness course once every calendar year to remove a maximum of 8 points.
Official Sources & Verification References
Every procedure, tariff, and fine in this guide was directly verified on the following official portals:
- https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae (Official Portal)
- https://www.moi.gov.ae (Official Portal)
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