Four black points, wiped clean. Just for driving the way you should already be driving. The UAE’s Ministry of Interior is bringing back its “Day Without Accidents” campaign, and this year it’s tied directly to something every parent and commuter will notice, the first day back at school.
Registration opens August 17. The actual campaign day lands on August 31, right as classrooms fill up and school traffic spikes across the country.
Why Tie This To School Season?
Makes sense when you think about it. August 31 marks the start of the new academic year, and that means more cars, more school buses, more kids crossing roads near residential areas. Traffic gets messier this time of year, every year.
So the Federal Traffic Council, working alongside police forces nationwide, is using the moment to push a simple message: slow down, pay attention, drive like there are children around. Because there will be.
The hope isn’t just a single safe day, either. It’s that drivers carry these habits well past August 31.
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How Do You Register?
Straightforward process, honestly. Head to the Ministry of Interior’s official account, @MOIUAE, from August 17 onward. There’s a registration link posted there. Alternatively, scan the QR code on the campaign’s Instagram post and log in through UAE Pass.
From there, a few steps:
Agree to the campaign’s safety commitments. Sign the pledge. Accept the terms and conditions. Then actually follow through, drive safely, avoid violations, the whole point of the exercise.
Click “I agree,” and a certificate of participation lands in your inbox. It goes straight to whatever email address is linked to your UAE Pass account.
What Actually Gets Your Points Removed?
This is the part everyone’s really here for. Meet the campaign’s safe-driving conditions, and four black points come off your record. Not automatically, though, you have to genuinely commit to the practices listed.
Keep a safe distance from other vehicles. Give way to pedestrians, every time. Wear your seat belt. Stick to posted speed limits. Put the phone down while driving. Let emergency vehicles through without hesitation. Stay in your lane. Make sure your car is actually roadworthy before you start the engine.
Nothing revolutionary here. Just the basics, done consistently.
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Quick Refresher: What Are Black Points, Anyway?
Black points are penalties attached to your licence for certain traffic violations. Some offences get you a fine and nothing more. Others, the more serious ones, add points to your record.
A driver can rack up anywhere between four and 24 points. Hit 24, commit another violation after that, and the case can head to UAE courts. At that stage, your licence could be suspended or confiscated entirely.
For anyone already carrying points, this campaign is a genuine opportunity to shave four off, provided you meet the requirements.
Which Violations Carry Four Black Points?
Quite a long list, actually. Here’s what falls under this category, according to UAE traffic regulations:
Heavy vehicle entering prohibited zones. Ignoring loading or unloading rules in designated areas. Driving against the flow of traffic. Operating an unlicensed vehicle. Driving with an expired licence. Driving with expired registration. Going below the minimum speed limit, where one applies. Sudden, dangerous swerving. Reversing carelessly. Using a handheld phone while driving. Other distractions behind the wheel. Ignoring a traffic officer’s instructions.
The list keeps going, failure to fasten a seatbelt, whether driver or passenger. Not maintaining safe following distance. Entering a road without checking it’s clear. Taxis stopping outside designated pickup zones. Using a vehicle for purposes it’s not licensed for. Carrying passengers in a vehicle not meant for that. Exceeding passenger limits. Motorcyclists skipping helmets. Expired tyres. Joining an unauthorised motorcade. Missing rear or side lights on trailers, or having them in poor condition.
A few more round it out, turning from the wrong spot, turning the wrong direction, loading a light vehicle dangerously, carrying a protruding load without permission, driving at night or in fog without lights, ignoring fog-related instructions from authorities, and using your horn or sound system in a way that disturbs others.
Thirty-three violations in total. Worth knowing which ones apply to your daily driving.
FAQs
When does registration for Day Without Accidents open?
Registration opens on August 17, 2026, through a link posted on the Ministry of Interior’s official account, @MOIUAE.
How many black points can I get removed by participating?
Eligible drivers who meet the campaign’s safe-driving commitments can have four black points removed from their licence record.
Do I need UAE Pass to register?
Yes. You’ll log in using UAE Pass, either through the registration link or by scanning the QR code on the campaign’s Instagram post.
What happens after I agree to the campaign terms?
You’ll receive a certificate of participation by email, sent to the address linked to your UAE Pass account.
How many black points can a driver accumulate before facing serious consequences?
Drivers can accumulate between four and 24 black points. Beyond 24, a further violation can see the case referred to UAE courts, with possible licence suspension or confiscation.
