Overview of UAE Federal Traffic Law & Fine Discounts
Traffic violations in the UAE are governed by Federal Ministerial Decision No. 178 of 2017 regarding Rules and Procedures of Traffic Control. Fines and black points are recorded centrally by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), RTA Dubai, and Abu Dhabi Police.
Drivers holding licenses from recognized countries can perform direct license swaps under our RTA Driver License Exchange Matrix. Accumulating 24 black points leads to an automatic 3-month license suspension.
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Discounted Payable Fine
AED 650
Applied Discount Percentage: 35%
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Black Points Rules
| Max Points Limit: | 24 Points (License Suspended) |
| Abu Dhabi 35% Discount: | Within 60 Days of Violation |
| Mulkiya Renewal Grace: | 30 Days after expiration |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (Traffic Fines & Black Points)
Under Abu Dhabi Police regulations, traffic fines paid within 60 days of the violation date receive a 35% discount. Fines paid between 60 days and 1 year receive a 25% discount.
Accumulating 24 black points on a UAE driving license results in an immediate 3-month license suspension for the first offense, vehicle impoundment, and mandatory traffic awareness courses.
A 30-day grace period is granted after vehicle registration (Mulkiya) expiration during which no late fines apply, allowing time for RTA vehicle testing and insurance renewal.
Yes. Licenses from 43 approved countries (including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and EU countries) can be directly swapped for a UAE driving license via RTA Dubai or TAMM Abu Dhabi under our Driver License Exchange Guide.
RTA & MOI VerifiedOfficial Traffic Source
• Roads and Transport Authority (RTA Dubai Fine Portal): rta.ae
• Abu Dhabi Police Traffic Fine Discount Portal: adpolice.gov.ae