Picture this: you roll through a red light thinking you’ve gotten away with it. A week later, you’re Googling “kidney donation value in UAE” because – plot twist – you’ve just been fined Dh50,000.
Welcome to Abu Dhabi 2025: smart, safe, and absolutely not fine with rule-breakers.
Here’s the ultimate guide to the latest laws that might just sneak up on your wallet.
Run a Red Light? You’ll See Red (and Dh50,000 Vanish)
Red doesn’t just mean stop anymore – it means STOP OR GO BROKE.
Under Law No. 5 of 2020, if you run a red light in Abu Dhabi, you’re facing:
- Dh50,000 fine
- 30 days without your car
- 12 black points on your license
- Vehicle auction if unclaimed in 3 months
- Possible jail time if someone gets seriously hurt
Texting? Racing? Just feeling rebellious? Doesn’t matter – the law doesn’t love excuses. Amber means slow down, not audition for Need for Speed: Abu Dhabi Drift.
Hit and Run? That’s Up to Dh100,000 + Jail Time
This isn’t a movie, and you’re not escaping the scene.
As of 2025, UAE-wide traffic laws say if you’re in an accident, you’ve got 3 hours to report it. Ignore this, and you could be looking at:
- Up to 1 year behind bars
- Dh50,000–Dh100,000 fine
- Official repair permit required (yes, even for a dent the size of your thumb)
Your only way out? A very legit excuse (e.g. injury or no signal). Bring proof or bring your wallet.
💸 Want a Discount on Fines? Pay Fast, Save Big
Good news for everyone who lives on the edge and likes saving money.
Abu Dhabi Police are now offering:
- 35% off if paid within 60 days
- 25% off if settled within a year
- Flexible payments via app, instalments, and online options
If you’ve seen reminders while pumping petrol, that’s not your car judging you – it’s the police gently suggesting you clean up your act.
Haunted House Vibes? TAMM Will Find You
Fines in Abu Dhabi aren’t just about the roads. They’re about everything, including the landscaping around your home. Spooky villa? Overgrown jungle garden? Random trash pile?
You could be slapped with a fine.
But wait – you can appeal!
With the TAMM app, you can now:
- Appeal within 7 days
- Do it free, fast, and paperless
- Submit proof that you fixed the issue
- Expect a visit – inspectors will double your fine if you’re faking it
So maybe mow that lawn and hide the creepy garden gnome while you’re at it.
🚗 Moral of the Story?
Whether you’re cruising in a Range Rover or rolling in a rusty ride – Abu Dhabi’s not here for the chaos.
Break the rules and pay.
Or play it smart and save.
There’s no in-between.
So stay in your lane (literally), keep your villa looking less The Walking Dead, and maybe, just maybe, stop treating yellow lights like a race gun.
