The Ministry of Interior has rolled out a new traffic campaign that is being run nationwide. It promises to wipe four black points from a licence if a driver pledges to avoid any accident for one day. The target day is August 31, which marks the start of the new academic year for most schools across the UAE. Roads are expected to be busy, making the safety push timely and relevant for commuters and school traffic alike.
How the Accident-Free Day pledge works
Drivers can begin signing the pledge online from August 17. Registration is done on the Ministry’s website, where motorists enter their Emirates ID and log in to confirm their commitment. The pledge asks drivers to obey traffic laws, keep a safe distance, fasten seatbelts, respect speed limits and refrain from using mobile phones while driving. It also requires motorists to give way to emergency vehicles and to pedestrians crossing the road, reinforcing broader road‑safety habits.
If the driver remains accident‑free on August 31, four black points are automatically removed on September 25. The removal is processed electronically, as confirmed by the Ministry’s earlier text‑message notifications that were sent out to thousands of compliant drivers last year. The campaign also asks drivers to avoid speeding, maintain safe distances and exercise caution while changing lanes and overtaking, reinforcing safe driving practices throughout the day.
“The success of the campaign is not measured by free accidents in one day but in the positive behaviours by the drivers on other days to make our roads safer,”
— Juma bin Suwaidan, head of Dubai traffic police
Safety aims and expected impact
Brig Juma bin Suwaidan, head of Dubai traffic police, said the initiative aims to improve safety around schools. “Areas and roads around schools witness active traffic flow at the beginning of the school. Drivers should follow speed limits around the schools, not be distracted and give priority to pedestrians,” he added. Abu Dhabi Police have also warned drivers against stopping in the middle of the road, underscoring the need for continuous vigilance. The Ministry notes that black points stay on a driver’s record for one year, and licences can be revoked if a driver exceeds 24 points. Suspension periods range from three to six months, highlighting the seriousness of repeated offences.
More than 300,000 drivers signed up for the nationwide scheme in 2024, showing strong public interest in the safety incentive. By linking a tangible reward – the removal of four black points – to a single day of accident‑free driving, the Ministry hopes to encourage lasting behavioural change that will keep UAE roads safer beyond the school‑year rush.
Frequently asked questions
What is Accident-Free Day in the UAE?
Accident-Free Day is a Ministry of Interior traffic campaign that asks drivers to pledge to stay accident‑free on August 31, the first school day, and rewards compliant motorists by erasing four black points from their licences.
How can I remove black points from my UAE driving licence?
By signing the online Accident‑Free Day pledge between August 17 and August 31 and staying accident‑free on the target day, four black points are automatically removed on September 25, as confirmed by the Ministry.
When does the Accident‑Free Day pledge period run?
Drivers can begin signing the pledge online from August 17, and the pledge applies to the single day of August 31; point removal is processed on September 25.
Who is eligible to take part in the Accident‑Free Day campaign?
All UAE motorists with a valid driving licence can register on the Ministry’s website by entering their Emirates ID and committing to the safety rules outlined in the pledge.
What safety commitments must I make to qualify for the point‑wipe?
The pledge requires drivers to obey traffic laws, keep safe distances, wear seatbelts, respect speed limits, avoid mobile‑phone use, give way to emergency vehicles and pedestrians, and drive cautiously around schools.
