Speeding fines in the UAE are set federally, so the same table applies in all seven emirates. What differs between emirates is when the radar records you (Abu Dhabi has no buffer) and some local rules on impoundment and discounts. The National confirmed the range — Dh300 to Dh3,000, with 23 black points and 60 days’ impoundment above 80 km/h over — in September 2026.
| Over the limit | Fine | Black points | Impound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 km/h | Dh300 | — | — |
| 21–30 km/h | Dh600 | — | — |
| 31–40 km/h | Dh700 | — | — |
| 41–50 km/h | Dh1,000 | — | — |
| 51–60 km/h | Dh1,500 | 6 | 15 days |
| More than 60 km/h | Dh2,000 | 12 | 30 days |
| More than 80 km/h | Dh3,000 | 23 | 60 days |
| Below a posted minimum | Dh400 | — | — |
How the fine reaches you
Camera fines are linked to the number plate. The registered owner gets an SMS and the fine appears in the Dubai Police app, MOI UAE app or, in Abu Dhabi, on TAMM and the Abu Dhabi Police channels. With a rental car, the rental company receives it and charges you. See how to check and pay fines.
Black points and impoundment start at 50 km/h over
Below 50 km/h over the limit, a speeding fine carries no black points. Above it, points and impoundment escalate quickly — and 24 black points in 12 months mean a suspended licence. See black points explained and impoundment rules.
The cheapest fine is the one you do not get
Most speeding fines come from small, unnoticed overshoots: a lowered limit, an unfamiliar road, a long straight. A warning 700 m before the camera gives you time to check your speed — calmly, without braking hard.
