UAE black points: How to get four points removed from your licence

UAE motorists have the opportunity from August 17 to register for an annual road-safety campaign aimed at removing up to four black points from their driving records. The Ministry of Interior's Day Without Accidents campaign will take place on August 31, aligning with the start of the new school year. Organized by the Federal Traffic Council and police forces across the UAE, the initiative aims to promote safer driving practices, especially around schools, where congestion is higher.

To participate, drivers must agree to the campaign's safety commitments, sign the pledge, adhere to the terms and conditions, and most importantly, drive responsibly by avoiding traffic violations. Upon agreeing, participants will receive a certificate of participation via email, which will be sent to the email address connected to their UAE Pass.

To be eligible for having four black points removed, drivers need to demonstrate safe driving habits such as maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles, yielding for pedestrians, wearing seat belts, observing speed limits, refraining from distracted driving, and giving priority to emergency vehicles. Other essential practices include staying within designated lanes, ensuring the vehicle is roadworthy, and wearing helmets if riding a motorcycle.

The campaign is particularly important as August 31 marks the beginning of the new school year, a time when traffic around schools and residential areas typically increases. Authorities are urging drivers to exercise patience, follow speed limits, and be extra cautious around children, pedestrians, school buses, and other road users. The ultimate goal is to encourage motorists to adopt these safety practices year-round, not just during the campaign.