UAE Traffic Fines – Updates, Rules & Payment Guide

UAE TRAFFIC FINES

UAE TRAFFIC FINES

Driver caught running red light at Sharjah intersection

Police release footage as UAE records 296 red light incidents in 2025

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Sharjah Police camera captures a driver running a red light at night.

How to pay someone else’s traffic fine in the UAE

Motorists can use online platforms to pay fines linked to another driver or vehicle

Dubai-Sharjah traffic

Driving too close? You may be fined Dh400

Following too closely can lead to accidents - how to maintain safe distance on the roads

Following too closely can result in a fine, black points and vehicle impoundment. Here is the safe distance drivers should keep on Dubai roads

Are dashcams legal in the UAE?

Legal rules, privacy concerns, and using dashcam footage to dispute traffic fines

Dashcams can be a useful tool for motorists in the UAE, particularly when disputing traffic fines. However, drivers must exercise caution when using and sharing recordings to avoid violating privacy laws.

Driving on Abu Dhabi E311? Know this speed rule

New 100km/h cap on Abu Dhabi’s E311 leaves no room for a 101km/h ‘buffer’

Abu Dhabi E311 speed limit is now 100km/h - what happens if you drive at 101km/h?

Caught speeding in Dubai? Radar grace limits explained

Here’s the road speed and grace speed limit for over 60 roads in Dubai

In Dubai, motorists have a grace speed limit, which is normally between 20kmph to 30kpmh, after which they are penalised for speeding.

One dead, 14 injured: Sharjah Police warn on tailgating

Traffic cameras, crash footage used to highlight dangers of driving too close

Sharjah Police camera footage shows dangers of tailgating on busy roads.

Distracted driving linked to 22 road deaths in Sharjah

CCTV crash video highlights deadly impact of driver distraction in the emirate

Sharjah Police video shows sedan crashing into traffic island

UAE traffic: Are driving habits making it worse?

School-run shortcuts and bad habits are turning UAE peak hours into gridlock

UAE school traffic is back: The driving habits making your commute worse, experts warn

School reopening day: How to get traffic points removed

Parents and drivers reminded of key school zone rules and hefty UAE traffic fines

Accident-Free Day campaign links safe school runs to removal of traffic points

UAE back to school: Traffic fines drivers should know

Here are the key driving violations to avoid during drop-off and pick-up

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UAE drivers: Sign this pledge for a 4 point reduction

Annual ‘Day Without Accidents’ lets safe drivers erase four UAE black points

Motorists can register from August 17 and must commit to safe driving practices to qualify for the black-point reduction.

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