List of black points for traffic offences in the UAE.

Violations, fines and black points  
No. Violation Fine Black points In presence/ In absentia Days*
1 Driving dangerously (racing) 2000 12 Both 30
2 Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar substances Decided by court 24 Both 60
3 Driving a vehicle without number plates 1000 24 In presence 60
4 Causing death of others Decided by court 12 In presence 30
5 Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries Decided by court 24 Both 60
6 Reckless driving 2000 12 Both 30
7 Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h 1000 12 Both 30
8 Driving in a way that is dangerous to the public 1000 12 Both 30
9 Jumping a red light 800 8 Both 15
10 Running away from a traffic policeman 800 12 Both 30
11 Dangerous overtaking by trucks 800 24 Both 60
12 Causing a car to overturn Decided by court 8 Both  
13 Causing serious injuries Decided by court 8 In presence  
14 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/h 900 6 Both  
15 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/h 800   Both  
16 Overtaking on the hard shoulder 600 6 In presence  
17 Entering road dangerously 600 6 Both  
18 Causing moderate injury Decided by court 6 Both  
19 Heavy vehicle lane discipline 600 6 Both  
20 Overtaking from a prohibited place 600 6 In presence  
21 Causing serious damage to a vehicle Decided by court 6 In presence  
22 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/h 700   Both  
23 Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking 1000 4 Both  
24 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h 600   Both  
25 Driving against traffic 400 4 In presence  
26 Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle 400 4 In presence  
27 Failure to fasten seat belt while driving 400 4 In presence  
28 Failure to leave a safe distance 400 4 In presence  
29 Failure to follow the directions of a traffic policeman 400 4 Both  
30 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h 500   Both  
31 Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear 400 4 In presence  
32 Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting 500   In presence 30
33 Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys 500 4 Both  
34 Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions 500   In presence 30
35 Failure to stop after causing an accident 500 6 Both 7
36 Driving a noisy vehicle 500   Both 30
37 Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed 500   In presence  
38 Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may pose danger to others or to the road 500 6 Both 7
39 Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission 500 6 Both 7
40 Driving a vehicle that causes pollution 500   Both  
41 Stopping on the road for no reason 500 4 In presence  
42 Stopping on a yellow box 500   Both  
43 Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings 500 6 Both  
44 Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions 500   Both  
45 Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads 500 4 Both  
46 Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required 500 In presence    
47 Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places 500 Both  
48 Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing 500 Both  
49 Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign 500 Both  
50 Teaching driving in a non- training vehicle without permission from licensing authority 500 In presence  
51 Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic 500 Both  
52 Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission from licensing authority 500 In presence 7
53 Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission 400 In presence  
54 Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission 400 In presence  
55 Changing vehicle’s colour without permission 400 In presence  
56 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/h 400 Both  
57 Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases 400 In presence  
58 Violating the terms of the driving license 300 In presence  
59 Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement 300 Both  
60 Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle 300 In presence  
61 Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances exceeding permitted rates 300 Both  
62 Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running 300 Both  
63 No lights on the back or sides of trailer container 200 Both    
64 Lights on the back or sides of container not working 200 Both    
65 Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places 200 4 Both  
66 Prohibited entry 200 4 Both  
67 Blocking traffic 200   Both  
68 Vehicle unfit for driving 200   Both 7
69 Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions 200   Both 7
70 Not lifting exhaust of trucks 200   Both 7
71 Not covering loads of trucks 3000   Both 7
72 Using vehicle for purposes other than designated 200 4 In presence 7
73 Heavy vehicle prohibited entry 200 4 Both 7
74 Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking 200 4 In presence 7
75 Carrying and transporting passengers illegally 200 4 In presence 7
76 Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission 200   Both  
77 Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns 200   Both  
78 Turning at undesignated points 200 4 Both  
79 Turning the wrong way 200 4 Both  
80 Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others or to the road 200 3 Both 7
81 Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission 200 3 In presence 7
82 Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction 200   Both  
83 Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose 200 4 In presence  
84 Sudden swerve 200 4 In presence  
85 Driving a taxi without required license 200 4 In presence  
86 Carrying passengers in driving-training vehicle 200 4 In presence  
87 Driving a taxi with an expired warranty 200   In presence  
88 Reversing dangerously 200   Both  
89 Taxi refusing to carry passengers 200 4 Both  
90 Falling or leaking load 3000 12 Both 30
91 Not securing vehicle while parked 200   Both  
92 Parking in prohibited places 200 2 In presence  
93 Parking in loading and offloading areas without need 200   In presence  
94 Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency 200   In presence  
95 Using multi-coloured lights 200   Both  
96 Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike 200 4 Both  
97 Exceeding passenger limit 200 3 In presence  
98 Driving with tires in poor condition 200   In presence 7
99 Driving with an expired driving license 200 3 In presence  
100 Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry 400   In presence  
101 Driving unlicensed vehicle 200   In presence 7
102 Violation of laws of using commercial number plates 200   In presence  
103 Not fixing number plates in designated places 200 2 In presence  
104 Driving with one number plate 200 2 In presence  
105 Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights 200 4 In presence  
106 Using unmatching number plates for trailer and container 200   Both  
107 Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles 200   Both  
108 Not using indicators when changing direction or turning 200 3 In presence  
109 Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left 200   Both  
110 Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required 200   Both  
111 Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic 200 3 Both  
112 Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body 200   In presence 7
113 Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority 200   In presence  
114 Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing authority 200   Both  
115 Overtaking from the right 200 4 Both  
116 Overtaking in a wrong way 200 3 In presence  
117 Driving an unlicensed vehicle 200   In presence 7
118 Abuse of parking space 200 3 Both  
119 Number plates with unclear numbers 200 3 Both  
120 Violating tariff 200 6 Both  
121 Light vehicle lane discipline 200 2 Both  
122 Parking vehicles on pavement 200 3 Both  
123 Not showing vehicle registration card when required 200   In presence  
124 Not showing driving license when required 200   In presence  
125 Not fixing taxi sign where required 200   Both  
126 Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload 200 3 In presence  
127 Using interior lights for no reason while driving 100   In presence  
128 Failure to abide by specified colour for taxis or training cars 200   In presence  
129 Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them when required 200   In presence  
130 Broken lights 200 6 In presence  
131 Using horn in prohibited areas 200 2 In presence  
132 Driving below minimum speed limit 200   Both  
133 Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside 200   In presence  
134 Smoking inside taxis and buses 200   Both  
135 Using hand-held mobile phone while driving 200 4 In presence  
136 Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition 100   In presence  
137 Calling on passengers in the presence of signs 100   Both  
138 Not displaying truck’s load on both sides 100   Both  
139 Not carrying driving license while driving 100   In presence  
140 Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving 100   In presence  
141 Driving without spectacles or contact lenses 100   In presence  
142 Not using interior light in buses at night 100   In presence  
143 Broken indicator lights 100 2 In presence  
144 Using horn in a disturbing way 100 2 In presence  
145 Having no red light at the back of vehicle 100   Both  
146 Opening left door of taxi 100 3 In presence  
147 Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed) 200   In presence  
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* Vehicle confiscated/Days

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