Last Verified: 1 Nov 2026 Driving & Fines

How to Check and Pay Dubai Police Traffic Fines Online with Discounts

Step-by-step guide to querying and settling traffic fines across the Emirate of Dubai, verifying black points, utilizing official 0% credit card installment plans, and contesting disputed radar infractions.

Who Is This Guide For?

UAE motorists, vehicle owners, commercial transport companies, and tourists operating rental cars in Dubai.

Required Documents

1. Traffic File Number (T.C. No.) printed on vehicle Mulkiya or driving license.
2. Vehicle Plate Number, Emirate, Category, and Plate Code.
3. UAE Driving License Number (for transferring black points).
4. Credit Card or Debit Card for secure electronic payment.

Verified Official Fees & Costs

Online Fine Query Service: 100% Free of charge.
Knowledge & Innovation Fee: AED 20 added per fine paid through government channels.
0% Interest Installments: Available across participating UAE banks (Emirates NBD, ADCB, Dubai Islamic Bank, Mashreq) for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months on fines exceeding AED 500.
Black Points Maximum Ceiling: Accumulating 24 black points triggers statutory license suspension.

Key Takeaway: Traffic fines in Dubai can be verified 100% free using your Traffic File Number or Plate Details via the Dubai Police app, RTA website, or DubaiNow. Eligible motorists can split fines into 0% interest monthly installment plans (up to 12 months) through participating UAE credit cards.

1. Official Channels for Fine Inquiry & Payment

Motorists can query and settle traffic violations instantly through verified official digital channels:

Dubai Police Smartphone App & Website (dubaipolice.gov.ae): The primary portal for instant fine searches, photo inspection, black point transfers, and dispute filings.
RTA Dubai Portal (rta.ae): Ideal for clearing all traffic dues during annual vehicle testing and registration (Mulkiya) renewals.
DubaiNow Application: Dubai's unified city services app, allowing instant payment via Apple Pay, credit cards, or direct debit.
Smart Police Stations (SPS) & Sahl Kiosks: 24/7 self-service walk-in kiosks located across shopping malls and government centers.

2. How to Search for Traffic Fines

You can query violations using any of the following parameters:

Plate Data: Emirate + Plate Code + Plate Number.
Traffic File Number (T.C. No.): The unified numerical code printed on your Mulkiya card (retrieves all vehicles registered under your name).
Driver's License Number: Searches violations linked to personal identification and accumulated black points.
Ticket Number: Directly locates a specific physical or electronic citation.

3. 0% Interest Installment Payment Plans

To ease financial burdens on residents, Dubai Police maintains agreements with leading UAE banking institutions enabling zero-percent (0%) interest installment payment plans:

Eligibility Threshold: Minimum aggregate fine balance of AED 500.
Flexible Tenors: 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, or 12 months.
Participating Banks: Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), Mashreq Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), Emirates Islamic, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).
Application Procedure: Pay the fine online using the participating bank's credit card, then call the bank or select the installment conversion option inside your mobile banking app.

4. Managing Black Points and Impoundments

Certain severe traffic violations carry mandatory black points and vehicle impoundment periods:

Black Points Transfer: If a violation includes black points, the registered owner must log into the Dubai Police App, open the fine details, and transfer the points to the actual driver's UAE license before the fine payment can be processed.
License Suspension: Accumulating 24 black points results in immediate suspension of driving privileges for three (3) months, and requires attending a driving rehabilitation course.
Smart Impoundment: For impoundable offenses, motorists can opt for smart home impoundment (installing a GPS monitoring device at home for ~AED 420) rather than surrendering the vehicle to the police impound lot.

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Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

1. Paying fines without transferring black points: If a radar fine carries black points, they must be assigned to the driver's license before payment can be completed.
2. Waiting until annual vehicle registration renewal: Paying fines promptly avoids impoundment notices and late vehicle passing penalties.
3. Using unofficial third-party payment gateways: Always pay directly through official channels (Dubai Police App, RTA App, or DubaiNow).
4. Forgetting out-of-emirate fines: A Dubai traffic file records fines incurred across all seven emirates and GCC countries.

Official Government Sources & Public Portals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay Dubai traffic fines in monthly installments with 0% interest?

Yes. Dubai Police partners with major UAE banks (including Emirates NBD, ADCB, Mashreq, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Dubai Islamic Bank) to allow motorists to pay fines of AED 500 or more in 0% interest installments over 3, 6, 9, or 12 months using a credit card.

How do I transfer black points to my driving license before paying a fine?

Through the Dubai Police mobile app or website, navigate to 'Traffic Services' → 'Transfer Black Points'. Enter your driving license number and verify with an OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

Can I dispute a traffic fine that I believe was issued in error?

Yes. You can file an official fine objection online via the Dubai Police website or app within thirty (30) days of the fine issuance. The General Directorate of Traffic reviews radar photos and camera logs and notifies you of the decision.