UAE drivers can clear four black points from their licences through a new police campaign targeting road safety. The Ministry of Interior (MOI), along with the Federal Traffic Council and General Command of Police, will launch a national awareness campaign called 'Accident-Free Day' on 26 August, coinciding with the start of the new school year. The goal is to ensure a traffic accident-free first day of school.
As part of the campaign, drivers who pledge to participate can earn a reduction of four black points. To qualify for this reduction, participants must:
- Sign the campaign pledge, which is available at this link or in the Ministry of Interior's social media bio (MOIUAE).
- Avoid any traffic violations or accidents on the designated day.
The black point reduction will be applied two weeks after 26 August, encouraging drivers to maintain traffic safety throughout the year.
Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Chairman of the Federal Traffic Council, emphasised that this campaign is part of the Ministry's broader strategy to improve road safety and align with the UAE government's vision.
Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi stressed that the initiative aims to foster a culture of responsible driving by educating motorists on critical safety practices. These practices include ensuring vehicle safety, adhering to speed limits near schools, avoiding distractions like mobile phones, following traffic lanes, maintaining safe distances, prioritising pedestrians, and yielding to emergency vehicles.
This campaign is a collective effort to create a safer traffic environment and prevent accidents.
What Are Black Points
Black points are penalties for serious traffic violations, with the number assigned depending on the offence. If a driver accumulates 24 black points within a 12-month period, their licence will be suspended. The duration of the suspension depends on the severity of the breaches. You can view the black points of traffic violations here.