RTA - Roads and Transport Authority Licensing, Fines, and Penalties Questions and Answers

Question 1

A driver in Dubai accumulates a total of 24 black points on their license for the first time within a 12-month period. What is the mandatory penalty they will face?

Accepted Answer

Suspension of the driving license for a period of 3 months.

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A fine of AED 5,000 and mandatory attendance at a driving course.

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Permanent revocation of the driving license.

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Confiscation of the vehicle for 60 days.

Question 2

Which of the following traffic violations carries a penalty of an AED 800 fine and 4 black points?

Accepted Answer

Using a mobile phone while operating the vehicle.

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Exceeding the speed limit by 30 km/h.

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Failure to wear a seatbelt while driving.

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Parking in front of a fire hydrant.

Question 3

A motorist's vehicle registration (Mulkiya) has been expired for two months. If they are caught driving the vehicle, what is the primary penalty they will face?

Accepted Answer

A fine of AED 500, 4 black points, and potential vehicle impoundment for 7 days.

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A verbal warning and instructions to renew immediately.

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Permanent confiscation of the vehicle's license plate.

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A mandatory driving test re-evaluation.

Question 4

Under what circumstance is a vehicle subject to mandatory impoundment in addition to fines and black points?

Accepted Answer

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80 km/h.

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Accumulating more than three parking fines in one month.

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Driving a vehicle that produces excessive noise.

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Failing to indicate when changing lanes.

Question 5

What is the penalty for failing to give way to emergency vehicles, such as ambulances or police cars, that have their sirens or flashing lights on?

Accepted Answer

An AED 3,000 fine, 6 black points, and 30-day vehicle impoundment.

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A warning for the first offense.

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An AED 800 fine and 4 black points.

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An AED 1,000 fine and a 15-day license suspension.

Question 6

For UAE citizens and GCC nationals aged 21 and above, what is the standard validity period for a newly issued or renewed driving license?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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2 years

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5 years

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1 year