UAE Drivers Get Black Points Reduced in Ministry of Interior Safety Drive

How the Campaign Worked

Registration opened on August 17, 2026, through the Ministry of Interior's official campaign channels, allowing motorists to sign up electronically without visiting a traffic department in person. To qualify, drivers had to commit to a six-point safe-driving pledge and avoid any traffic violations or accidents on the designated campaign day.

Brigadier Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, chairman of the Federal Traffic Council, said the campaign aims to foster a culture of responsible driving, describing the collective effort as essential to building a traffic environment free from accidents.

Why This Matters for UAE Motorists

Black points in the UAE remain on a driver's record for up to 12 months and can affect insurance renewal terms; accumulating 24 points within a year results in licence suspension. The Ministry of Interior has run a similar incentive in previous years, tying the campaign day to a symbolically significant date — in 2026, the start of the school year, when traffic patterns shift and congestion around schools typically increases.

For any UAE driver carrying black points from a prior violation, participating in future editions of this annual campaign offers a legitimate, government-run pathway to reduce their point total, separate from fine-payment discounts offered at the emirate level.

Key Facts

●        Registration for Accident-Free Day 2026 opened August 17, 2026.

●        The qualifying campaign day was August 31, 2026 (UAE schools' return day).

●        Four black points were removed from eligible drivers' records on September 25, 2026.

●        Participants had to sign a six-point safe-driving pledge and avoid violations on the campaign day.

●        The initiative is run by the Ministry of Interior's Federal Traffic Council.

Sources

Arabian Business — "UAE drivers can have four black points removed under new rule," 2026.