Dubai Traffic Fine Discount: How to Save on Fines?

Dubai offers a discount for paying traffic fines early. Dubai Police commonly gives 35% off if you pay within 60 days of the violation date, dropping to around 25% after that. Bigger discounts of 50% or more appear during official amnesty campaigns. The reduced amount shows automatically when you check your fine, with no separate application needed.

How the Dubai fine discount works?

Dubai runs a standing early-payment discount on most traffic fines. The idea is simple: the sooner you pay, the more you save. It rewards drivers who settle quickly instead of letting fines build up.

The most important detail is when the clock starts. The discount window counts from the date of the violation, not from the day you notice the fine or receive a message about it. Many drivers lose the biggest discount simply because they check too late. Running a regular RTA fine check is the easiest way to catch fines while the discount still applies.

Discount tiers and amnesty campaigns

There are two kinds of discount. The standing early-payment discount is always available, while larger amnesty discounts appear at certain times of year.

When you pay	Typical discount
Within 60 days of the violation	Around 35%
After 60 days	Around 25%
During an official amnesty	Up to 50% or more

The exact percentages can change, so treat these as typical rather than fixed. Amnesty campaigns tend to come around National Day, Eid, and Ramadan, and some clean-record programmes reward drivers with no recent serious offences. Serious violations are usually excluded from discounts. Fines can also carry black points, which are separate from the cash amount, so it is worth a look at how to check your black points too.

How to claim your discount?

You do not need to apply for the discount or ask for it. It is applied automatically when you pay through an official channel.

1. Open EVG.ae, the RTA Dubai website, or the Dubai Police app.
2. Enter your plate number, traffic file number, or Emirates ID to list your fines.
3. If a fine qualifies, the reduced amount shows before payment. Pay by card and download the receipt.

One firm warning: ignore any discount offers that arrive by social media, WhatsApp, or text. Dubai Police and the RTA have said genuine discounts are announced only through official channels, never through random messages. If a link asks for card details outside the official portals, it is a scam. The wider set of driver tasks is in our UAE traffic, vehicle and fines guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much discount do you get on Dubai traffic fines?

Dubai Police commonly gives around 35% off if you pay within 60 days of the violation date, dropping to about 25% after that. During official amnesty campaigns the discount can reach 50% or more. The exact figures can change, and serious offences are usually excluded.

How do I get the discount on my Dubai fine?

You do not apply separately. Open EVG.ae, the RTA website, or the Dubai Police app, enter your plate or traffic file number, and any qualifying fine shows the reduced amount automatically. Pay by card within the discount window and keep the receipt as proof.

When does the Dubai fine discount clock start?

The discount window counts from the date of the violation, not from when you notice the fine or receive a message. This is why checking your fines regularly matters. Wait too long and the largest discount is lost, even if you only just found out about the fine.

Are the 50% traffic fine discount offers on social media real?

No. Dubai Police and the RTA have warned that genuine discounts are announced only through official channels, not through social media, WhatsApp, or text messages. Any message with a payment link outside the official portals is a scam. Always pay through EVG.ae, the RTA site, or the Dubai Police app.

Last verified: August 2026
Written by Roman Shah · Reviewed by the UAEexplained editorial team
Source: Dubai Police; Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)