Dubai Police seizes 497 vehicles over fines and expired registrations Motorists urged to settle outstanding penalties and renew vehicle registrations to avoid impoundment and further action
Dubai Police has seized 497 vehicles during traffic inspection campaigns in the first half of 2026. The goal of these campaigns was to find motorists with high unpaid fines and vehicle registrations that have been expired for a long time.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said that some of the vehicles had fines of tens of thousands of dirhams. Other vehicles had not had their registrations renewed for years.
The authorities want vehicle owners to check their traffic records often. It is important to pay penalties before things get worse.
Unregistered vehicles pose safety risks
Dubai Police warned that driving a vehicle with a registration plate can be very dangerous. This is because the vehicle might not have passed the required inspection.
Officials said that unpaid fines and registration violations can lead to costs, vehicle impoundment and the suspension of services.
Bin Suwaidan stressed that traffic penalties are not about following rules. The penalties are meant to stop driving and make the roads safer for everyone.
Police use technology to locate vehicles
Dubai Police will keep doing these inspection campaigns to find vehicles with violations and expired registrations. Before taking action, the authorities might call, text or email vehicle owners. This gives vehicle owners a chance to pay the fines and renew registrations.
Smart technology also helps identify vehicles linked to violations. The system can find vehicles on the roads, in parking spots and in public places so officers can take action.
Payment options available
Motorists can check and pay traffic fines using the Dubai Police application, the website, self-service kiosks and Smart Police Stations. The authorities also said you can pay in instalments. You can use Tabby or other interest-free plans from partners to pay your fines.
Dubai Police advised vehicle owners to make sure their contact details are correct with the Roads and Transport Authority. This way, vehicle owners will get messages about fines and registration renewals. Officials said that motorists should always follow the traffic rules. Keeping registrations valid, paying penalties on time, and following the rules will help drivers avoid trouble and make the roads in Dubai safer.