Detailed Analysis & Rules
Review the following verified guidelines established under UAE traffic regulations:
Category 1: Speeding Violations Over Posted Limits
Speed fines in Dubai are calculated based on how many km/h your vehicle exceeds the official posted speed sign: >80 km/h over (AED 3,000, 23 points, 60 days impound); >60 km/h over (AED 2,000, 6 points, 30 days impound); >50 km/h over (AED 1,500, 6 points, 15 days impound); >40 km/h over (AED 1,000, 0 points); >30 km/h over (AED 600, 0 points); >20 km/h over (AED 300, 0 points).
Category 2: Reckless Driving & Traffic Signals
Jumping a red light carries an AED 1,000 fine, 12 black points, and 30 days impound (with an AED 50,000 release fee under Decree 30/2023). Sudden swerving carries an AED 1,000 fine and 4 black points. Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is referred directly to the court with up to 23 black points, 60 days impound, and confiscation.
Category 3: Distracted Driving & Vehicle Safety
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving carries an AED 800 fine and 4 black points. Failing to leave a safe following distance (tailgating) carries an AED 400 fine and 4 black points. Failure of any passenger to wear a seatbelt carries an AED 400 fine and 4 black points.
Official Fees Breakdown
The following figures reflect official government tariffs verified on official UAE portals:
| Component / Violation | Amount (AED) | Official Notes & Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Exceeding speed limit by >80 km/h | AED 3000.00 | 23 Black Points + 60 Days Impound |
| Exceeding speed limit by >60 km/h | AED 2000.00 | 6 Black Points + 30 Days Impound |
| Exceeding speed limit by >50 km/h | AED 1500.00 | 6 Black Points + 15 Days Impound |
| Exceeding speed limit by >40 km/h | AED 1000.00 | 0 Black Points |
| Exceeding speed limit by >30 km/h | AED 600.00 | 0 Black Points |
| Exceeding speed limit by >20 km/h | AED 300.00 | 0 Black Points |
| Jumping Red Light | AED 1000.00 | 12 Black Points + 30 Days Impound (AED 50k release fee) |
| Using Handheld Phone While Driving | AED 800.00 | 4 Black Points |
| Tailgating (No Safe Distance) | AED 400.00 | 4 Black Points |
| Sudden Swerving / Lane Discipline | AED 1000.00 | 4 Black Points |
| Driving with Expired Registration (>3 months) | AED 500.00 | 4 Black Points + 7 Days Impound |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Believing the 20 km/h radar buffer is a statutory right — radar margins vary and do not apply in school or residential corridors.
- Assuming passengers do not need seatbelts in the rear — UAE law fines the driver AED 400 per unrestrained occupant.
- Allowing 24 black points to accumulate without taking an authorized driver rehabilitation course to deduct points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under UAE Federal Traffic Law, jumping a red light carries an AED 1,000 fine, 12 black points, and 30 days vehicle impoundment. Under Dubai Decree No. 30 of 2023, the administrative release fee to retrieve the impounded vehicle is AED 50,000.
Holding or using a mobile phone while operating a vehicle in Dubai carries an AED 800 fine and 4 black points on your driving licence.
On major Dubai highways with an active 20 km/h buffer, radars are calibrated to trigger above the buffer threshold. However, in school zones, construction corridors, and designated streets with zero tolerance, cameras trigger at the posted sign.
Black points remain active on your UAE driving file for 12 months from the date of the violation. If you do not reach 24 points during that period, they expire automatically.
Yes. Fines that do not carry mandatory vehicle impoundment or unassigned black points can be settled directly on dubaipolice.gov.ae or via the Dubai Police Smart App.
Official Sources & Verification References
Every procedure, tariff, and fine in this guide was directly verified against the following official government pages:
- Dubai Police Traffic Fines Schedule — checked on 2026-11-04
- UAE Federal Traffic Regulations (MOI) — checked on 2026-11-04
- Dubai Decree No. 30 of 2023 Concerning Vehicle Impoundment — checked on 2026-11-04
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