Motorists can pay traffic fines issued to another driver or vehicle through authorised online platforms.
Dubai: Need to settle a UAE traffic fine on behalf of someone else? Whether the penalty belongs to a family member, friend or a vehicle used for work, certain traffic fines can be paid online by another person, without requiring the registered driver to complete the payment.
The payment process varies depending on the emirate where the traffic violation was recorded. In Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) offers a ‘Pay Fines for Others’ service, while fines issued in Abu Dhabi can be settled through the TAMM platform.
Here is a step-by-step guide to paying another person’s traffic fine online in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
How to pay another person’s traffic fine in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) allows motorists to settle vehicle fines registered to another person through its digital services.
According to the RTA, users can locate outstanding fines by providing relevant information such as the fine number, vehicle plate details, driving licence number or traffic file number.
To make a payment on behalf of someone else:
- Open the RTA Dubai app and sign in using UAE Pass.
- Navigate to the Fines section.
- Choose ‘Pay Fines for Others’.
- Enter the required information, such as the vehicle plate number, driving licence number, traffic file number or fine number.
- Review the outstanding fines shown and select the one you want to pay.
- Complete the transaction using one of the available payment options.
- Save the electronic receipt as proof of payment.
The RTA also offers services for checking and paying traffic fines through its official website and other authorised digital channels.
How to pay another person’s traffic fine in Abu Dhabi
For violations registered in Abu Dhabi, motorists can make payments through TAMM, the Abu Dhabi Government’s digital services platform.
TAMM’s traffic fine payment service includes a ‘Pay for Others’ option, which enables users to search for and settle outstanding fines registered to another person.
To pay another person’s traffic fine through TAMM:
- Open the TAMM app and sign in with UAE Pass.
- Search for ‘Traffic fines payment’.
- Open the traffic fines payment service.
- Select ‘Pay for Others’.
- Enter the requested information. Depending on the type of search, this may include the person’s Emirates ID, driving licence number, vehicle plate details or Traffic Code (TC) number.
- Check the outstanding fines associated with the information provided.
- Choose the fine you wish to settle and complete the payment using a credit or debit card.
- Once the transaction is successful, save the payment confirmation or electronic receipt for your records.
What details are needed to pay someone else’s fine?
The information required varies depending on the emirate where the violation was recorded and the digital platform used to make the payment.
For Dubai, the RTA allows users to search for and pay fines using details such as:
- Fine number
- Vehicle plate details
- Driving licence number
- Traffic file number
For Abu Dhabi, TAMM allows users to search for fines using information including an Emirates ID, driving licence number, vehicle plate details or Traffic Code (TC) number.
Digital government platforms in Dubai and Abu Dhabi allow another person to pay eligible traffic fines on a motorist’s behalf. This can be particularly convenient when a family member or friend is handling the payment, or when a company needs to settle a fine linked to a vehicle used by an employee.
However, paying a traffic fine does not transfer responsibility for the violation or any associated black points. In both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a separate procedure applies when black points need to be assigned to the person who was actually driving the vehicle at the time of the offence.
