UAE Driving Licence: Simple Rules to Slash 4 Black Points and Reduce Your Penalties

Motorists in the UAE can have four black points removed from their driving records by following traffic rules on the first day of the new academic year.

To qualify, drivers must sign a six-point pledge online and avoid accidents on August 26, as students return to school after the summer break.

Conditions for Black Points Reduction

* Sign the pledge on the Ministry of Interior's website. You will need your UAE Pass to log in and sign.

* Avoid traffic violations or accidents on August 26 to qualify.

Pledge Details

The pledge includes the following six key traffic rules:

* Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

* Prioritise pedestrians at crossings.

* Always wear a seatbelt.

* Adhere to speed limits.

* Avoid using a handheld mobile phone while driving.

* Yield to emergency vehicles, police, public service vehicles, and official convoys.

A certificate of participation will be sent to the motorist’s email after signing the pledge.
If all conditions are met, four black points will be removed from the driving licence on September 14. This process is automatic.

Black points are penalties for serious traffic violations, with the number depending on the severity of the offense. For example, reckless driving incurs a Dh2,000 fine and 23 black points, while not wearing a seatbelt results in a Dh400 fine and four black points.

Accumulating 24 black points within a year leads to a driving licence suspension.
Brigadier Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, chairman of the Federal Traffic Council, explained that the campaign aims to "foster a culture of responsible driving."

This collective effort is "essential" for creating a safer traffic environment and serves as an incentive to encourage traffic safety throughout the year.

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