If you’ve ever received a parking fine in Dubai and wondered why, it might be due to strict parking rules enforced by the Road and Transport Authority. Violating these rules can lead to fines, and it’s crucial to be aware of them to avoid unnecessary charges.
Here’s a list of parking fines in Dubai, though keep in mind that this may not cover all fines, and enforcement criteria can change:
| Violation Description | Fine Amount (in Dh) |
|---|---|
| Non-payment of parking fees, or ticket is not visible | 150 |
| Exceeding parking time | 100 |
| Exceeding maximum parking hours | 100 |
| Obstruction/Misuse of parking facility | 200 |
| Vehicle crossing the sidewalk or standing on it | 200 |
| Use forbidden parking | 200 |
| Parking a vehicle without a plate number | 1,000 |
| Unauthorized usage of people of determination parking, or using an expired permit, or a permit not clearly visible | 1,000 |
| Parking a vehicle in reserved parking, or not showing a permit | 1,000 |
| Car demonstration for sale or rent on a restricted area | 1,000 |
| Implementing parking umbrella without a permit | 1,000 |
| Harmed or damaged parking, ticket machines or zone plates | 1,000 |
| Removing parking, ticket machines or zone plates without a permit | 10,000 |
There are fines specified by UAE federal traffic laws:
| Violation Description | Fine Amount (in Dh) | Black Points (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Improper parking | 500 | – |
| Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement | 500 | – |
| Parking without securing the vehicle | 500 | – |
| Parking vehicles on pavements | 400 | – |
| Stopping a vehicle in a way that blocks pedestrians’ movement | 400 | – |
| Parking in front of fire hydrants | 1,000 | 6 |
| Parking in spaces allocated for people with special needs | 1,000 | 6 |
| Stopping in the middle of the road without a reason | 1,000 | 6 |
| Stopping in the yellow box junction | 500 | – |
| Stopping the vehicle in prohibited areas on the left road shoulder on public roads | 1,000 | – |
