You get 24 black points before Dubai suspends your licence, and that suspension runs from 3 months to 1 year depending on the violation. Points expire automatically 12 months after the date they were recorded, provided you pick up no new ones in that window. An approved RTA awareness course clears up to 8 points a year. Points attach to your licence, not to your car.
How to Check RTA Black Points on License in Dubai
Checking your black points is quick and can be done online:
- Through RTA Website: Access the RTA official site – Driver and Car Owner Services – Traffic Fines Inquiry.
- Through RTA App: Install the RTA Dubai app – Driver and Vehicle Services – Traffic Fines.
- Through Dubai Police Website/App: Traffic Services – Traffic Fine Enquiry.
To get the details, you will need to enter your license number or a traffic file number. Signing in with the UAE PASS account is recommended for full details.
How to Remove Black Points from License
Black points are not permanent, and they can be removed in the following cases:
- Time Expiry: Black points automatically expire after 12 months if you do not commit any other violation, which makes the twelve months after a violation exactly the wrong time to risk another. A designated safe driver on the nights you have been drinking is the cheapest insurance against restarting that clock.
- Driving Awareness Courses: RTA offers approved driving awareness courses, and upon successful completion you can have up to 8 black points removed annually.
- Court Orders: Sometimes, a court can order the waiving of black points.
How Many Black Points Are Allowed in Dubai?
In Dubai, drivers can have a maximum of 24 black points on their driving license. When you reach 24 points within 1 year, the RTA or Dubai Police may suspend or revoke your driving license based on the severity of the violation.
Do Black Points Expire?
Yes. Black points expire automatically 12 months after the date of recording, provided that no new violations occur during that period.
Can Black Points Be Transferred?
Black points are not attached to the vehicle or plate but to the holder of the license. If a traffic fine and points have been unjustly registered under your name, you may challenge and transfer the black points via Dubai Police.
What Happens if You Get 24 Black Points?
If you accumulate 24 points in a single year, your license can be suspended for a period ranging from 3 months to 1 year depending on the type of violation registered. Some cases can result in permanent cancellation of license and re-application.
Does Drunk Driving Result in Black Points?
Yes. There is zero-tolerance for drunk driving, with 23 black points, impoundment of the vehicle for 60 days, and court-imposed fines and possible jail time. Avoid the risk entirely: use Comfort Drive’s Designated Safe Drivers service where a professional driver will take you safely home with your car.
Tips to Avoid Black Points
- Always follow speed limits
- Never use mobile phone while driving
- Always wear seat belts
- Do not drive recklessly and tailgate
- Keep your registration current: driving on an expired Mulkiya carries its own fines and points, and renewal depends on passing RTA inspection once the car is over three years old