Got a Dubai traffic fine by error? Here is how you can appeal

If you believe you weren’t at a particular place at the time a traffic fine was issued against your name, or were driving within the speed limit, you have all the rights to contest the fine, says Dubai Police.

If you can prove your case, the traffic fine will be waived off in just five days once you register your case.

How to file a complaint

There are three options for an individual to contest a traffic fine in Dubai. To file a complaint, a driver can :

  • Go to the General Directorate of Traffic headquarters  OR
  • Call on 04-6063755 to file a complaint  OR
  • Go through the Dubai Police website (www.dubaipolice.gov.ae)

Supporting documents required

If you are making a complaint, you must carry the supporting documents to prove your case.

  • For example, if you were at a hospital when a traffic offence was levied, a hospital report that can prove you were visiting a doctor can be of immense help in this case.

You may analyse your case and try to get proof that you were not in the place where the offence was recorded.

The procedure

Once you have filed a complaint, a special committee will look into your case.

The committee consists of six officers – deputy general at traffic department, two traffic control officers, a fines officer, representative of the Financial Supervisory General Headquarters of Dubai Police, and a representative of the Legal Affairs.

Duration for resolution

The committee is mandated to respond to the complainant within 5 working days once the review of the traffic fine was registered.

If the ruling is in favour of the complainant, the traffic violation will be cancelled.

However, if the driver is not satisfied, s/he should take a copy of the findings and approach Traffic Prosecution, which will issue the final verdict.

(As told by Colonel Saif Mohair Al Mazroui, General Directorate of Traffic at Dubai Police to Emirates 24|7 website.)

This post was originally published on 3 May 2016

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  1. i got a fine Oct 27 2019 in airport terminal 1 departure that says obstruction of traffic. I stop my car as a man is comiitting J walking is crossing but instead of penalizing the man, I was penalized. the online website shows english version but the option for Fine Description is still in Arabic. the traffic for procecution office is open from 8 to 2 pm Sun to thurs but my work timing is Sun to thursday 8 to 5pm so how will i defend myself??

  2. greeting , i got a fine 1200 last day 22/9/2019 on vehicle W-24390 , indeed whatever i’m doing could’nt understand why or what was my mistake to get this huge fine , this was the way i have been going to my work for a years and never receive fine . hoping for solution this complain . regards

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