Speed Radar Fine Calculator
20Limit: 120 km/h | Radar triggers at: 140 km/h200
Estimated Fine Result
✅ No Fine
Violation Level: No Violation
Black Points: 0
Speed Above Radar Trigger: —
UAE Speed Limits by Zone
| Zone Type | Dubai | Abu Dhabi | Sharjah | Radar Buffer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏫 School Zone (during hours) | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | 25 km/h | ZERO in all emirates |
| 🏘️ Residential Area | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | 40 km/h | None (Abu Dhabi); 20 km/h (Dubai) |
| 🏙️ Urban / City Roads | 60 km/h | 60 km/h | 60 km/h | None (Abu Dhabi); 20 km/h (Dubai) |
| 🛣️ Main City Arterials | 80 km/h | 80 km/h | 80 km/h | None (Abu Dhabi); 20 km/h (Dubai) |
| 🚗 Expressway (Sheikh Zayed, E-roads) | 100 km/h | 100 km/h | 100 km/h | None (Abu Dhabi); 20 km/h (Dubai) |
| 🛤️ Standard Highway | 120 km/h | 120 km/h | 120 km/h | None (Abu Dhabi); 20 km/h (Dubai) |
| 🏎️ Designated High-Speed Zones | 140 km/h | 160 km/h | N/A | None in any emirate for high-speed zones |
Dubai Buffer vs Abu Dhabi Zero Tolerance
🏙️ Dubai
- Radars historically set 20 km/h above posted limit
- E.g., on a 120 km/h road, radar triggers at ~140 km/h
- This buffer is NOT guaranteed — removed during operations
- Smart/mobile radars may have NO buffer at all
- School zone radars: ZERO buffer always
🏛️ Abu Dhabi
- STRICT ZERO TOLERANCE — fined from 1 km/h over limit
- No unofficial buffer exists anywhere in Abu Dhabi
- AI-powered radars deployed extensively since 2023
- Fines directly linked to vehicle registration records
- Pay within 60 days for 35% discount (Abu Dhabi Police)
FAQs
The standard speed limit on UAE highways is 120 km/h. Some designated high-speed highways allow up to 140 km/h (Dubai) or 160 km/h (Abu Dhabi). School zones are 25 km/h.
Historically, Dubai radars trigger at 20 km/h above the posted limit. This is NOT guaranteed — it can be removed at any time. Abu Dhabi has zero buffer and enforces strictly from 1 km/h over the limit.
Exceeding the speed limit by 21–40 km/h (over the posted limit, not including buffer) typically results in a fine of AED 700 and 6 black points on your UAE driving license.
RTA & Abu Dhabi Police Verified
• RTA Dubai Speed Limits Info: rta.ae
• Abu Dhabi Police Traffic Fines: adpolice.gov.ae