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UAE roads: The black point system explained

Want to remove black points from your UAE driving licence? Here is how you can do it

Published: August 12, 2020 18:30 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Police authorities impose fines, black points or stricter measures like confiscation of vehicle to curb dangerous driving. — Depending on the seriousness of the traffic violation, police authorities can impose black points. Image Credit:

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What are black points? — Black points explained Image Credit:

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While some violations like driving slightly over the speed limit or parking incorrectly can lead to monetary fines, behaviour that is more dangerous can lead to black points. — Image Credit:

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A black point is issued on the driver’s licence and is not connected to the vehicle registration. — A driving licence can get up to a maximum of 24 black points. Image Credit:

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If there is a violation after a driver has 24 black points, the case will be decided on by the court. — For repeat offenders, the case may be considered by a court. Image Credit:

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Each black point stays on the motorist’s licence for a year, after which it automatically expires. — You can also get your black points waived. Image Credit:

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Black points 6 — Which violations get the highest black points? Image Credit:

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These violations get 24 black points — Violations that get 24 black points. Image Credit:

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Transporting inflammable or hazardous materials without permission. — Violations that get 24 black points. Image Credit:

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These violations get 23 black points. — Violations that get 23 black points. Image Credit:

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Driving under the influence of alcohol — Violations that get 23 black points. Image Credit:

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Police authorities in each emirate regularly announce programmes that encourage safe driving, with the additional benefit of having one’s black points reduced. — Take a safe driving course Image Credit:

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You can also attend a driving course endorsed by your emirate’s police authority to reduce black points on your licence. — Reach out to your emirate's police authorities. Image Credit:

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How to contact your emirate’s police authority — How to contact police authorities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Image Credit:

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Police contacts — How to contact police authorities in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Image Credit:

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