As part of its ongoing road safety efforts, UAE authorities have outlined 30 specific traffic violations that each carry a penalty of four black points on a driver’s licence.
These infractions range from using mobile phones while driving to operating vehicles with expired documents. Understanding these violations is crucial for motorists who wish to maintain a clean driving record and avoid potential penalties, suspensions, or fines.
Traffic violations with 4 black points
Heavy vehicle prohibited entry (applicable to trucks and heavy vehicles)
Failure to abide by loading or unloading regulations in designated areas
Driving against traffic
Driving an unlicensed vehicle
Driving a vehicle with an expired driving licence
Driving a vehicle with expired registration
Driving below the minimum speed set for the road (if any)
Sudden swerving
Reversing dangerously
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving
Any other distractions
Failure to follow traffic policeman instructions
Driver failing to fasten seatbelt
Passenger failing to fasten seatbelt
Failure to maintain a safe distance
Entering a road without ensuring it is clear
Taxis stopping in undesignated pickup areas
Using a vehicle for undesignated purposes
Transporting passengers in a vehicle not licensed for this purpose
Exceeding the passenger limit in a passenger transport vehicle
Motorcyclist failing to wear a helmet
Expired tires
Participating in a motorcade without permission, except in permitted cases
Absence of rear or side lights on trailers
Poor condition of rear or side lights on trailers
Turning from undesignated areas
Turning the wrong way
Loading a light vehicle in a manner that poses danger to others
Carrying a load or protruding load from a light vehicle without permission
Driving at night without lights / Driving in foggy weather without lights / Driving in foggy weather in violation of instructions from concerned authorities / Using the horn or car sound system in a disturbing way.
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