Fine for Not Wearing a Seat Belt in the UAE
Not wearing a seat belt in the UAE is a fine of AED 400 and 4 black points. The driver is responsible for making sure everyone in the car is belted, including passengers in the rear seats.
What is the seat belt fine in the UAE?
The fine is AED 400 with 4 black points. It applies whenever the driver or any passenger is not wearing a seat belt, and the driver receives the fine. See how it compares in the complete list of Dubai traffic fines.
Do rear-seat passengers have to wear a seat belt?
Yes. Every passenger must wear a seat belt, including those in the back seats. If anyone in the car is unbelted, the driver is fined AED 400 and given 4 black points.
Child seat and front-seat rules
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the front seat, and young children must travel in a suitable child car seat. Breaking these rules carries the same AED 400 fine and 4 black points, so secure children correctly on every trip.
How to check and pay the fine
Check the fine through your emirate's police website or app, such as Dubai Police or Abu Dhabi Police, by searching with your plate or traffic file number, then pay online, at a service center, or at an authorised bank.
Why seat belts matter
A seat belt is the simplest way to cut the risk of serious injury in a crash. The 4 black points also add up, and reaching 24 points in a year leads to a license suspension, so belting up protects both your safety and your license.