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    UAE roads: The black point system explained

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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.
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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.
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    A black point is issued on the driver’s licence and is not connected to the vehicle registration.
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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.
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    Each black point stays on the motorist’s licence for a year, after which it automatically expires.
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    These violations get 24 black points
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    Transporting inflammable or hazardous materials without permission.
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    These violations get 23 black points.
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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.
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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.
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