Dubai motorists encountering unexpected traffic fines during vehicle registration renewal now have multiple resolution pathways available, according to recent police announcements. Brigadier Jumaa Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Traffic Department at Dubai Police, detailed these options during a recent appearance on Dubai Radio’s Direct Line program, addressing growing concerns about accumulated penalties.
The department has implemented flexible payment solutions to alleviate financial burdens on drivers. Motorists can immediately settle fines through official Dubai Police digital platforms, partner banking institutions, or authorized payment services. For those requiring financial accommodation, an installment plan option exists through the Dubai Police application and website. Brigadier Bin Suwaidan clarified that ‘upon payment of the initial installment, the traffic file block is immediately lifted, enabling vehicle registration renewal and other services without interruption.’
A critical preventive measure emphasized involves maintaining updated contact information within the traffic file system. This proves particularly relevant for households with multiple drivers using a single registered vehicle. ‘When contact data remains current, SMS notifications deliver immediate violation alerts to the registered owner,’ Bin Suwaidan explained. ‘This facilitates oversight of vehicle usage and promotes responsible driving behavior among all users.’
Concurrently, Dubai Police have intensified noise pollution enforcement through advanced radar technology. These sophisticated devices, strategically positioned in residential zones requiring tranquility, now operate with 30% increased sensitivity. The systems automatically detect excessive vehicle noise, including intentional engine revving—even when vehicles are stationary at traffic signals.
Brigadier Bin Suwaidan addressed concerns from drivers of unmodified vehicles receiving citations, stating: ‘The radars specifically target sound misuse, not vehicle modifications. Sport cars and other high-performance vehicles naturally produce significant noise when accelerating, which triggers detection.’ He confirmed the enforcement remains narrowly focused, resulting in limited violations thus far, and operates without human intervention to ensure objectivity.