Dealing with traffic violations and hefty fines can be stressful. If you cannot navigate the payment procedure, the entire situation can become nerve-wracking.
Non-payable fines, often termed as blocked or locked fines, can initially be particularly confusing. These fines typically come with black points in addition to the monetary penalty.
This type of fine is usually issued for traffic violations, and the amount depends on the severity of the offense. For example, a speeding violation might result in a blocked fine of Dh500, whereas driving under the influence of alcohol could incur a fine of Dh2,000.
Most residents pay their traffic fines online, but that option is not available for non-payable fines. So, how do you settle the penalty?
In Dubai, to resolve the matter, a driver must contact the traffic department via email at ps-t@dubaipolice.gov.ae or by visiting the respective departments: Traffic Department of Deira Traffic (Opposite Terminal 2) and Traffic Department of Barsha Traffic (on the same side of Mall of the Emirates, facing Sheikh Zayed Road).
Motorists must visit a police station with their Emirates ID and driving license. At the police station, the black points will be transferred from their vehicle licenses to driving licenses, allowing them to pay the fine on the spot.
Previously, paying non-payable fines online wasn’t an option in Abu Dhabi, and these fines had to be settled at designated Traffic Police Service Centres. However, this has now changed. Motorists in the Capital can now pay non-payable fines both online and at police stations.
To pay fines in Abu Dhabi, open the TAMM mobile app. The orange dot indicates a non-payable fine due to black points. Click on ‘pay all’ and then proceed to transfer the black points to the driving license to make the fine payable.
There are two ways to transfer black points – ‘transfer to my license’ and ‘transfer from another traffic profile’. Choose the desired option, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile phone and verify. Your black points will be transferred, and your non-payable fine will be unlocked, allowing you to pay it easily.
In Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah, black points can be transferred through the MOI app or website. Download the ‘MOI UAE’ app and log in using your UAE Pass. Go to ‘traffic services’, select ‘Register black points’, and follow the steps to transfer points.
Notable fines in the UAE include a Dh1,000 fine for obstructing traffic during accidents and a Dh500 fine for illegally stopping before Darb toll gates.
