This guide covers UAE traffic fines, tolls, licences and vehicle checks in one place. Fine checks and Salik are tied to your own plate or Emirates ID, so they stay useful even as AI answers get better at everything else. Each section links to a step-by-step page for the exact task you need, checked against RTA, Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Police and the other emirate authorities.
Key figures at a glance
Most driver questions come down to a number: what it costs, how long you have, and what happens if you miss the deadline. These are the figures our guides verify against the issuing authority, gathered in one place so you can sanity-check a charge before you pay it.
| What | The figure | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai fine early-payment discount | About 35% within 60 days | The clock runs from the violation date, not from when you notice it |
| Salik insufficient-balance fine | AED 50, then 100, then 200 | You get a 5-day grace period to top up before any fine applies |
| Darb toll (Abu Dhabi) | AED 4 per crossing | Peak 7 to 9am and 3 to 7pm; free Sundays and public holidays |
| Driving licence renewal (Dubai) | AED 300 for age 21 and over | Late renewal costs AED 10 a month, capped at AED 500 |
| Mulkiya renewal | Around AED 350 to 420 | Driving on an expired registration risks AED 500 and 4 black points |
| Vehicle inspection | About AED 150 to 200 | Required once the car is over three years old; pass valid 30 days |
| Mawaqif street parking | AED 2 an hour, AED 15 daily cap | Free on Sundays, public holidays, and midnight to 8am |
| Vehicle impound | 7 to 90 days by offence | Paying the fine does not shorten the impound period |
Two patterns run through all of it. First, nearly every penalty here is avoidable by acting inside a stated grace window, whether that is five days for Salik, one month for a licence, or the discount window on a fine. Second, the emirate matters more than people expect: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah run separate systems, so the portal you need depends on where the fine was issued, not where you live.
Traffic fines by emirate
Each emirate runs its own fine system, so the right portal depends on where the fine was issued. These guides cover checking and paying fines, black points, and the discount schemes that appear from time to time.
- RTA fine check and pay (Dubai)
- Sharjah traffic fine check
- Abu Dhabi police fine check
- Check your black points
- Remove or wait out black points
- Dubai traffic fine discount schemes
Salik and Darb tolls
Salik is Dubai’s toll system, and Darb is Abu Dhabi’s equivalent. Both work on account balances tied to your vehicle, so the tasks below are about your own account rather than a general lookup.
- Check your Salik tag number
- Pay a Salik fine online
- Recharge your Salik account
- Darb toll: check, recharge and fines
Licence, vehicle and renewals
These guides cover the recurring paperwork every driver deals with: renewing your mulkiya and licence, and checking a vehicle or insurance before you rely on it.
- Mulkiya renewal: fees and steps
- Renew your driving licence in Dubai
- Check vehicle details or ownership
- Check your car insurance status
- Mawaqif free parking hours and Ramadan timings
If your fine relates to a labour or immigration issue rather than a driving matter, see our UAE work and labour guide or UAE visa and immigration guide instead.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I check a UAE traffic fine?
It depends on the emirate. Dubai fines are checked through RTA or the Unified Mobility System at ums.rta.ae, which covers fines from multiple sources. Abu Dhabi and Sharjah each run their own police fine portals. Checking is free everywhere, and you only need your plate number, licence number, or Emirates ID.
What is the difference between Salik and Darb?
Salik is Dubai’s toll gate system, and Darb is the equivalent system for Abu Dhabi. Both deduct a toll each time you pass a gate, and both require you to keep a positive balance to avoid a fine. They are separate accounts, so a Salik balance does not cover Darb tolls or the other way around.
Do UAE traffic fines carry black points?
Some do. Serious violations, such as speeding well over the limit or dangerous driving, add black points to your licence alongside the fine. Enough accumulated points can lead to a licence suspension. Our guide to checking your black points explains how to see your current total and what happens at each threshold.
Last verified: July 2026
Written by Roman Shah · Reviewed by the UAEexplained editorial team
Source: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); Dubai Police; Abu Dhabi Police