Methods for evading payment of an 'unpayable' traffic penalty in the UAE
Transferring Black Points in Dubai: A Step-by-Step Guide
For Dubai residents facing non-payable traffic fines, transferring black points to the actual driver’s license requires some steps that cannot be completed fully online. Here's a guide to help you navigate the process.
Firstly, it's important to note that black points are tied to a driver’s license, not the vehicle. If a traffic fine is linked to a vehicle's number plate instead of a driving licence, it may appear as 'non-payable' or 'locked'.
To transfer black points to the actual driver’s license, you need to contact Dubai Police (phone 800-777) and report the situation. Then, both you and the actual offender must visit a police station together where the offender can declare that they were driving at the time of the violation. After this, the black points and fines will be transferred from your license to the offender’s license, making them liable for the penalties.
The process for transferring black points online for Dubai residents involves using the MOI app. Enter the RTA Number (an eight-digit RTA TC Number or traffic file number) to register black points on the licence. Navigate to the 'Services' section, select 'Register black points', and then choose an appropriate search option.
If you want to check the black points or fines online before proceeding, you can use the Dubai Police official website via the ‘Traffic Fines Payment’ page by entering your license or vehicle plate details.
Black points remain on the license for one year and can be removed by safe driving or other initiatives announced by the Ministry of Interior (MOI). Exceeding the limit may lead to licence suspension or confiscation.
For residents of Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, or Ras Al Khaimah, the MOI app can be used to transfer black points to a driving licence. Similarly, for Abu Dhabi residents, the TAMM app can be used for the same purpose.
RTA Customer Happiness Centres in Dubai include Al Barsha, Al Kifaf, Al Manarah, Al Twar, Deira, and Umm Ramool. Dubai Police Traffic Departments are located at Al Qusais Police Station, Al Barsha, and Port Rashid. For RTA fines in Dubai, visit an RTA Customer Happiness Centre.
In summary, transfer of black points in Dubai requires contacting Dubai Police and a joint police station visit with the actual driver for re-assignment, especially if the fine is non-payable online. For other emirates, the MOI or TAMM app can be used to transfer black points to a driving licence.
- In the event you wish to check the black points or fines related to your lifestyle or that of another driver in Dubai, you can use the Dubai Police official website.
- If you reside in Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, or Ras Al Khaimah and require to transfer black points to your driving license, you can use the MOI app, similar to the process utilized in other emirates like Abu Dhabi through the TAMM app.
- Transferring black points online for Dubai residents involves utilizing the MOI app, where you need to enter the RTA Number to register black points on the license and then navigate to the 'Services' section, followed by selecting 'Register black points' and an appropriate search option.
