Report accidents online
You can report minor accidents online via:
- the MoI UAE app available on Google Play and App Store
- the Saeed app available on Google Play and App Store
- the Abu Dhabi Police app available on Google Play and App Store
- the Dubai Police app available on Google Play and App Store.
- the Rafid app for reporting accidents in Sharjah, available on Google Play and App Store.
Pay traffic fines online
Paying traffic fines relating to driving licence or vehicles online, is a simple and convenient process. With the increasing popularity of online payment methods, the UAE government has introduced several digital channels making it easy for motorists to pay fines from any place they are at.
Check traffic fines and pay them online through the platforms of:
UAE traffic law
The UAE applies Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 On Traffic Regulation. Additionally, it applies Ministerial Resolution No. 130 of 1997 and its amendments, Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017 (page in Arabic), and Cabinet Resolution No. 30 of 2017.
Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, which came into effect on 29 March 2025, aims to keep pace with the rapid global developments in the transport sector. The law supports the expanded use of self-driving vehicles, electric cars, and personal mobility solutions, and promotes reliance on smart technologies.
Vehicles and modern technologies
The decree-law provides for the issuance of a Cabinet decision to define the conditions and procedures for the inspection, registration, licensing, and renewal of self-driving vehicles, as well as the regulation of testing modern vehicle technologies. It also authorises the use of smart technologies to:
- enhance traffic safety
- issue traffic violations, and
- adopt electronic platforms and applications for issuing licences and permits, in line with decisions issued by the competent authorities.
Federal Traffic Council
The decree-law establishes the Federal Traffic Council, with its composition, responsibilities, and operating procedures to be determined by a Cabinet decision based on a proposal from the Minister of Interior. The Council aims to unify traffic policies and strengthen coordination at the national level to improve road safety and traffic management across the UAE.
Road use
The decree-law applies to all vehicles, drivers and pedestrians. It includes the following regulations:
- pedestrians are prohibited from crossing roads where the speed limit exceeds 80 km/h
- parking, stopping or repairing vehicles on roads or sidewalks is prohibited
- vehicles that cause excessive noise are not permitted
- the use of vehicle horns within city limits is restricted to emergency situations only
- transporting hazardous materials or non-standard loads requires an official permit from the competent authority.
Driver’s license
The decree-law sets out clear conditions for issuing and managing driver’s licences, such as:
- applicants must be at least 17 years old
- only licensed instructors may provide driving training
- trainees may not drive in populated areas until ensuring their ability to safely control the vehicle.
- The licensing authority may suspend, cancel, or refuse to renew a license if the holder is deemed unfit or medically incapable of driving.
Vehicles and Insurance
- Vehicles may not be modified in terms of structure, engine, or colour without prior approval from the licensing authority.
- Insurance companies must provide full civil liability coverage and may not include conditions that reduce compensation for death, injury, or property damage caused by a vehicle.
Violations and Penalties
The decree-law imposes strict penalties for serious traffic violations that put public safety at risk. Violations include:
- misuse of vehicle license plates
- driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or psychotropic substances
- driving with a suspended licence
- fleeing the scene of an accident or failing to provide required information
- causing death due to dangerous driving, especially in high-risk situations such as flash floods
- causing an accident as a result of crossing the road at undesignated areas.
Read more:
- List of traffic offences and violations (PDF, 300 KB)
- UAE Government issues federal decree-law on traffic regulation – WAM.
National System for Tracking Trucks and Shipments Electronically
The National System for Tracking Trucks and Shipments electronically tracks shipments and trucks from the port of entry to its final destination inside the UAE. Tracking happens in real time through a tracking device connected to satellites or a communication network. A dedicated operation room monitors the movement of the trucks 24/7 and provides real time reports on the truck’s location in the UAE.
Objectives of the system
The tracking system aims to:
- support the security and custom’s system of the UAE
- raise the compliance with supply chain security standards
- facilitate smooth flow of trade
- build an integrated system that aligns with the requirements of all project stakeholders, while also establish links with other relevant systems
- identify and prevent customs violations that may occur during the transportation process through the UAE’s ports
- help transport companies comply with the relevant laws and procedures
- create an attractive economic environment for the business sector.
Owners of vehicles used for transporting goods and trucks registered in the UAE must register in this system.
The National Centre for Tracking Trucks and Shipments, affiliated with Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP), is responsible for overseeing the enforcement of the system.
Weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles
As per the regulations of weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles, heavy vehicles with a total weight exceeding 65 tonnes will be banned from plying on the roads from the year 2024.
A smart electronic gate system will be installed to measure and monitor the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles.
The amendments establish the obligations of operators of heavy vehicles and those of the regulatory authorities responsible for enforcing the monitoring procedures and issuing violations. The amendment is aimed at protecting the UAE’s advanced infrastructure and raising the safety levels on the roads.
UAE eCall
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) in cooperation with Abu Dhabi and Dubai Police launched the Emergeny call (eCall) system for an automatic call to the police in the event of traffic accidents.
In the event of a collision, the eCall system automatically establishes a two-way voice communication via the cellular network to the nearest emergency centre. The emergency centre will dispatch a medical team to the location of the accident as soon as possible.
This system will accelerate the accident response time by providing a sophisticated feature for rapid communication with the emergency teams, as the system allows automatic and voice information to be received and logged into the system simultaneously rather than printing commands in a conventional manner.
Injuries from road traffic accidents
Find statistics related to deaths and injuries resulting from road traffic accidents. Figures are as per Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre.
| Year | Number of traffic injuries | Number of traffic deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,876 | 675 |
| 2016 | 6,681 | 725 |
| 2017 | 5,861 | 543 |
| 2018 | 5,130 | 468 |
| 2019 | 5,814 | 448 |
| 2020 | 2,931 | Data not available |
| 2021 | 3,488 | Data not available |
| 2022 | 3,945 | Data not available |
| 2023 | 4,391 | Data not available |
Updated on:
31 Dec 2025
