Dubai Parking Fines (2025): Violations and Penalties

When driving in Dubai, whether in your own vehicle or a rental car from Brooklands Rental Dubai, understanding parking violations and fines is crucial to avoid penalties.

Current Parking Violations and Fines

According to the Dubai Police Traffic Fines system, parking violations are categorized by severity and potential risk. Here’s a detailed breakdown of all parking-related fines:

Common Parking Violations

Non-Payment: Failure to pay for parking or display a valid parking ticket can result in a 150 AED fine.
Underpayment: Exceeding the paid parking duration can lead to a 100 AED fine.
Incorrect Parking: Obstructing traffic flow in a parking zone due to improper parking can incur a 200 AED fine.
Parking in Prohibited Areas: Parking on sidewalks or other pedestrian areas can also result in a 200 AED fine.

Severe Violations (1,000 AED)

Fire Hydrant Obstruction: Parking in front of fire hydrants, blocking emergency access, immediate violation recording.
Prohibited Left-Side Parking: Parking on the left side of the road in prohibited places, applies to both attended and unattended vehicles, particularly enforced in commercial areas.
Vehicles Without Number Plates: Parking a vehicle without a number plate is a serious offense and carries a 1,000 AED fine.
Parking in Designated Zones Without Permit: Parking in spaces reserved for specific purposes (e.g., disabled parking) without a valid permit can result in a 1,000 AED fine.
Damage to Property: Damaging parking equipment, such as terminals, signs, or barriers, can lead to a 1,000 AED fine.

Serious Violations (500 AED)

Vehicle Obstruction: Parking behind other vehicles, blocking their movement, common in residential areas and shopping centers.
Improper Parking: Not following marked parking spaces, parking across multiple spaces, incorrect angle parking.

Standard Violations (400 AED)

Pedestrian Safety Violations: Parking that endangers pedestrians, blocking pedestrian crossings, obstructing walkways, parking on pavements.

What to Do If You Receive a Fine

1. Verify the Fine

Visit Dubai Police Fines Portal — https://www.dubaipolice.gov.ae/wps/portal/home/opendata/fines/
Enter your vehicle details
Check violation type and amount
Note any black points assigned

2. Payment Options

Online Payment: Dubai Police website, RTA Smart Apps, Mobile banking apps.
Physical Payment Locations: Customer Happiness Centers, Authorized banks, RTA payment kiosks.

3. Fine Disputes

Submit objection within 30 days.
Provide supporting evidence: Photographs, Witness statements, Valid permits (if applicable).
Expect response within 10 working days.