How UAE Drivers Can Clear Four Black Points On 31 August 2026

UAE motorists have a one-day opportunity to remove four black points from their driving record through the Ministry of Interior’s Accident-Free Day campaign on Monday, 31 August 2026.

To qualify, drivers must register for the initiative, sign the Traffic Pledge and avoid traffic violations on the day. The nationwide campaign coincides with the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year, when roads around schools and residential communities are expected to become busier.

UAE black points can be reduced by four under the campaign

The UAE Ministry of Interior, represented by the Federal Traffic Council and working with police forces across the country, has confirmed that compliant motorists can receive a reduction of four black traffic points.

Registration opened on 17 August and will continue through 31 August 2026.

The main confirmed conditions are:

• Register for the Accident-Free Day initiative through the designated Ministry of Interior channels.
• Sign and accept the Traffic Pledge and its approved conditions.
• Avoid traffic violations throughout 31 August to qualify for the four-point reduction.

The benefit applies to black traffic points rather than financial penalties. It should not be confused with an amnesty covering outstanding traffic fines.

How UAE drivers can take part on 31 August

Motorists can access the campaign through the link promoted on the Ministry of Interior’s official @MOIUAE channels.

Participants can use the campaign QR code and sign in through UAE Pass before accepting the initiative’s commitments and terms. A participation certificate is then sent to the email address connected to the driver’s UAE Pass account.

Registration stays open through 31 August

The Ministry of Interior’s official 2026 campaign announcement confirms that registration runs from 17 August until 31 August.

That means motorists who have not yet joined can still register on the campaign day through the designated channels.

Completing the registration alone is not enough. Drivers must also comply with the Traffic Pledge and avoid violations during 31 August to qualify for the reduction.

What drivers are expected to do

The campaign focuses on everyday road-safety behaviour, with particular attention on the return of school traffic.

Drivers taking part are expected to:

• Follow posted speed limits, particularly around schools.
• Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
• Avoid mobile phone use and other distractions while driving.
• Wear seat belts and remain within designated lanes.
• Give priority to pedestrians where required.
• Make sure their vehicle is safe and ready before setting off.

The initiative is nationwide and targets different types of road users, including private motorists, truck and bus drivers and motorcyclists.

Four black points will be removed, but traffic fines are not cancelled

For motorists already carrying black points, the initiative offers a reduction of four points if all campaign requirements are satisfied.

It does not mean every black point on a driver’s record will disappear, and outstanding financial traffic fines are not included in the announced benefit.

Drivers should keep three distinctions in mind:

• The benefit is limited to four black points.
• Existing financial traffic fines are not being waived under the campaign.
• Registration alone does not guarantee the reduction. Drivers must meet the conditions on 31 August.

The Ministry of Interior says qualifying point reductions will be processed electronically according to the approved rules and procedures. Its official 2026 campaign page does not specify an exact date for the points to appear as removed.

The National reports that successful participants are expected to have four black points automatically deducted on 25 September 2026. Drivers should therefore check their official traffic record after the campaign for confirmation.

Why 31 August matters for UAE roads

The timing is directly linked to the beginning of the new academic year.

The Ministry of Interior expects increased traffic on roads surrounding schools and has asked drivers and parents to show greater patience and responsibility as students return.

During the school-day commute, drivers should pay particular attention to:

• Lower speeds and changing traffic conditions around schools.
• Children and pedestrians using designated crossings.
• School buses and busy drop-off and pick-up areas.
• Congestion around school entrances and residential communities.

Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police and head of the Accident-Free Day initiative, said the wider aim is for the responsible driving encouraged on 31 August to become part of everyday road behaviour rather than lasting for just one day.

For drivers with black points, 31 August is the date to remember

For UAE motorists carrying black points on their licence, the Accident-Free Day initiative provides a clear opportunity to reduce their total by four.

The process is straightforward: register through the official campaign channel, sign the pledge and remain compliant with traffic rules throughout 31 August.

What remains less specific in the official Ministry announcement is exactly when the electronic deduction will appear on every qualifying driver’s record. Motorists should check their official traffic record after the initiative rather than assuming the reduction happens immediately.