How to Remove Black Points in the UAE? Complete Guide
To remove black points in the UAE, take an RTA-approved traffic awareness course, which clears up to 8 points for about AED 200. You can also remove 4 points free by signing the Accident-Free Day pledge each August. Any points you keep expire on their own 12 months after the violation. Clear your fines first.
- Clear any outstanding fines first.
- Enrol in an RTA-approved awareness course, about AED 200.
- Or wait for points to expire after 12 months.
The ways to remove black points
There is no single button to wipe your record, but there are a few legitimate routes, and you can combine them. One rule applies to all of them: you must clear your outstanding traffic fines before you can join any points-reduction programme.
| Method | Points removed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic awareness course | Up to 8 | About AED 200, through Dubai Police, RTA, or TAMM |
| Accident-Free Day pledge | 4 | Free online pledge, on 28 August each year |
| Natural expiry | All, over time | Each point clears 12 months after its violation |
| Seasonal campaigns | Varies | Around Ramadan, Eid or National Day, when announced |
If you are not sure how many points you currently hold, run a black points check first so you know what you are working with. And settle any fines through an RTA fine check before you enrol in a course.
The traffic awareness course
The course is the fastest active way to cut your total. An RTA-approved traffic awareness course removes up to 8 black points on successful completion, and it costs around AED 200.
In Dubai, you enrol through the Dubai Police or RTA portal by selecting the traffic training course option and entering your Emirates ID and traffic code number. In Abu Dhabi, the equivalent course is available through TAMM or the Abu Dhabi Police website, also removing up to 8 points for a similar fee. Complete the course, and the points come off your record.
The Accident-Free Day pledge
Every year on 28 August, the Ministry of Interior marks Accident-Free Day. If you sign the official online pledge to drive safely, you have 4 black points removed automatically. It costs nothing, and it is one of the easiest reductions available, though it only comes around once a year.
Do not try to transfer your points to someone else to clear your record. Falsely naming another driver for your violation is illegal in the UAE and carries its own penalties.
Beyond these, the simplest route is patience. Since points expire 12 months after each violation, avoiding new offences lets your total fall on its own. For any temporary discount campaigns that appear alongside these, see our guide to Dubai traffic fine discount schemes, and the full set of driver guides in our UAE traffic, vehicle and fines guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove black points from my UAE licence?
Take an RTA-approved traffic awareness course, which removes up to 8 points for about AED 200, or sign the free Accident-Free Day pledge on 28 August to remove 4 points. Points you keep also expire on their own 12 months after the violation. You must clear your fines before joining a reduction programme.
How much does the black points course cost?
An RTA-approved traffic awareness course costs around AED 200 and removes up to 8 black points on successful completion. You enrol in Dubai through the Dubai Police or RTA portal, or in Abu Dhabi through TAMM or the Abu Dhabi Police website, using your Emirates ID and traffic code number.
Can I remove black points without paying fines first?
No. You must clear your outstanding traffic fines before you can join any points-reduction programme, including the awareness course. Settle the fines first, then enrol. Natural expiry is the exception, since points simply drop off 12 months after each violation regardless of unpaid fines, though leaving fines unpaid causes its own problems.
Can I transfer black points to another person?
No. Falsely naming another driver to move your black points onto their licence is illegal in the UAE and carries penalties for both people involved. The legitimate routes are the awareness course, the Accident-Free Day pledge, official campaigns, and simply letting points expire over 12 months.
Last verified: August 2026
Written by Roman Shah ยท Reviewed by the UAEexplained editorial team
Source: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); Dubai Police; Ministry of Interior
