Red Signal Crossing Fine in Dubai: Penalty & Black Points

What is the penalty for crossing a red signal in Dubai?

For a light vehicle, jumping a red light costs AED 1,000, adds 12 black points, and means your vehicle is held for 30 days. Heavy vehicles face a higher fine of around AED 3,000. You can see how this compares with other penalties in the complete list of Dubai traffic fines.

How do black points work?

Black points are penalties recorded against your license. A red signal violation adds 12 at once. If you reach 24 points in a 12-month period, your license is suspended, for 3 months on a first offence and longer for repeats. Points clear automatically 12 months after each violation if you add no more.

How to check your red signal fine in Dubai

You can check a red signal fine online in a few steps:

1. Open the Dubai Police website or app, or the RTA Dubai Drive app.
2. Go to the traffic fines inquiry service.
3. Search by your traffic file number or your vehicle plate number.
4. Review the fine details and pay if it is due.

How to pay or contest the fine

You can pay online through the Dubai Police website or app, at RTA service centers, or at authorised banks. If you believe a fine was issued in error, you can contest it at a traffic department with any supporting evidence. Dubai Police sometimes offer discounts during official amnesty periods.

How to avoid running a red light

A few habits keep you safe and fine-free:

• Stay alert and put your phone away, since distraction is a common cause of running lights.
• Slow down on a yellow light and prepare to stop rather than speeding up.
• Keep a safe distance so you can stop in time.
• Watch your speed, since driving too fast makes it hard to stop at a changing signal.

Does a red signal fine affect insurance?

A red signal fine can also raise your insurance premium, since insurers treat violations as a sign of risk. If running a red light causes a crash, you may face legal liability on top of the fine.