Dubai Traffic Fine Check: Where to Pay Fines

To do a Dubai traffic fine check, use the Dubai Police Fines Inquiry and Payment service or the RTA Pay Vehicle Fines service. You search with your driving licence number or your vehicle plate number. Not every fine sits in one system, so first work out which authority issued yours.

Which service do you use for which fine?

Type of fine	Where to check and pay
Speeding, red light and other Dubai Police fines	Dubai Police website or app (Fines Inquiry and Payment); RTA Pay Vehicle Fines also lists them
RTA fines, including paid parking and bus lane fines	RTA website, RTA app, Dubai Drive app, smart kiosks
Salik toll fines	Salik website, Smart Salik app, RTA, Dubai Now, Dubai Police, TAMM
Fines from other emirates or GCC countries	RTA says you can pay these through its service; if a fine cannot be paid in Dubai, go to the authority that issued it
Federal traffic fines	Ministry of Interior e-services (card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay)
Vehicle registered outside Dubai	Dubai Now shows Dubai Police fines only. RTA, Salik and other-emirate fines do not appear there

How do you check and pay Dubai traffic fines online?

Open the Dubai Police Fines Inquiry and Payment page or the RTA Pay Vehicle Fines page. The RTA page also accepts a UAE Pass login.
Enter your driving licence number or vehicle plate number. For a plate, add the correct emirate, category and code. The same digits can exist under different codes.
Read each fine: date, issuing authority, amount, black points and any impoundment flag.
Pay by card. Dubai Police online payment accepts only cards issued in the UAE or GCC.
Save the receipt and transaction number until the record shows as paid.

Printing a violation list online is free. The same list at a service location costs AED 5 per vehicle, according to Dubai Police.

What do you need to search for fines?

Dubai Police lists the driver's licence number and the vehicle plate number as the required details. A traffic code number (also called a traffic file number) identifies you as a driver and is different from a plate. The RTA service may also ask you to sign in with UAE Pass. Keep your registration card to hand so you enter the plate details correctly.

What are black points and what happens to a car that is impounded?

Black points go on the driver's traffic file and are separate from the money you pay. The Dubai Police inquiry shows black points on your file and any vehicle wanted for impoundment. If someone else was driving, the RTA service asks for their licence details. That driver gets a notification to declare the points and enter their traffic code.

For impounded vehicles, check which authority holds the car:

RTA yards (illegal parking): release needs an Emirates ID and a copy of the ownership document. RTA lists a storage fee of AED 50 per vehicle per day on its release page, with a higher AED 75 tier also shown. The page does not say which vehicles pay which rate, so confirm before you go.
Dubai Police: the amount depends on the violation. Dubai Police also offers Pay Against Impound, a daily fee in place of impoundment where no restriction applies. All Dubai Police fines must be paid in one transaction to use it.

How much are Salik fines?

Salik states a fine applies when you pass a toll gate with no registered tag and none is bought and registered within 10 working days. It is AED 100 for the first violation, AED 200 for the second and AED 400 for each later one, with a maximum of one violation per day per vehicle. A separate AED 50 fine applies if your account balance is too low and you do not top up within 5 working days. Salik also adds an AED 20 knowledge and innovation fee. Disputes are free through the Salik website, the Smart Salik app or the RTA app.

Can you pay in instalments?

Yes, in some cases. Dubai Police offers interest-free instalments on credit cards from partner banks, with a minimum fine value and an upfront payment. Its own pages describe the terms differently, so read the current conditions in the service before applying. RTA also accepts Tabby instalments across its website, app, nol Pay app and smart kiosks.

What if you are a visitor or your car is registered abroad?

Visitors can use the Dubai Police inquiry with a licence or plate number. The main limit is payment. Online payment accepts only UAE and GCC cards, so a foreign-issued card will not work online. Other options listed are cash at service centres and E-Dirham. If you are renting, the rental company may pass on the fine and add its own charge under your contract. Ask for the fine number and issuing authority.

What if the fine is wrong or still shows as unpaid?

Wrong fine: use the issuing authority's review or dispute service (Dubai Police violation review, RTA, or Salik dispute for toll fines).
Paid but still unpaid: do not pay twice. Call Dubai Police on 901 with your transaction reference.
Fine not showing: you may be searching the wrong authority or entering a wrong plate code.

Do fines block licence and vehicle renewal?

Yes. RTA says all traffic fines must be paid before you renew your driving licence or vehicle ownership card. Counters at RTA Customer Happiness Centres or vehicle inspection centres take fine payments only when you apply for another service such as renewal. See our guides on Emirates ID renewal and Emirates ID status checks for related paperwork.

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