From expired parking tickets to double-parking, even minor violations can result in substantial fines.
Dubai: Forgot to renew your parking ticket or parked outside the marked lines? Even a small parking mistake in Dubai could result in a fine starting at Dh100, while more serious violations may attract penalties of up to Dh10,000.
Parking penalties differ depending on the type of facility, whether it is a roadside parking space, a designated public parking area or a multi-storey car park.
According to Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, drivers may be fined for various offences, including failing to pay parking fees, exceeding the permitted parking duration, obstructing other vehicles or using reserved parking spaces without authorisation.
Understanding these regulations can help motorists avoid unnecessary penalties. Here is a detailed guide to Dubai’s parking violations, applicable fines and the steps to check and settle outstanding penalties online.
1. Roadside and Plot Parking Fines in Dubai
The following penalties apply to parking violations committed in roadside parking areas and designated parking plots across Dubai.
Dh100 Fine
- Staying in a parking space beyond the maximum allowed duration.
- Failing to renew a parking ticket after its validity expires.
Dh150 Fine
- Using a paid parking space without paying the required fee or not displaying a valid parking ticket when necessary.
Dh200 Fine
- Obstructing or interfering with the proper use of public parking facilities.
- Driving or leaving a vehicle on pedestrian pavements.
- Parking in areas where parking is prohibited.
Dh1,000 Fine
- Parking a vehicle that does not have a registration number plate.
- Occupying parking spaces designated for People of Determination without a valid permit or failing to display the required authorisation.
- Using reserved parking spaces without permission or without displaying the appropriate permit.
- Advertising or displaying vehicles for sale or rental in public parking areas without approval.
- Installing parking shades or shelters in public parking spaces without obtaining permission.
- Causing damage to public parking infrastructure or interfering with parking meters, equipment or signage.
Dh10,000 Fine
- Moving, removing or altering public parking signs or equipment without official authorisation.
2. Multi-Storey Parking Fines in Dubai
Public multi-storey car parks in Dubai are subject to a separate set of parking regulations and penalties. Motorists may face fines for offences such as double-parking, misplacing parking tickets or leaving their vehicles parked beyond the permitted time limit.
Dh150 Fine
- Misplacing or losing the parking ticket or electronic access card that records the vehicle’s entry date and time.
Dh200 Fines
- Leaving a vehicle outside authorised parking spaces.
- Parking in restricted or prohibited areas.
- Parking beyond the boundaries of a marked parking bay.
- Double-parking or occupying space in a way that blocks another vehicle.
- Hindering vehicle movement or interfering with parking operations, including access through entrances and exits.
- Littering or causing pollution within the parking facility.
Dh500 Fines
- Keeping a vehicle parked beyond the maximum permitted duration.
- Entering a multi-storey parking facility with a vehicle that exceeds the authorised height limit.
Dh1,000 Fines
- Avoiding or deliberately failing to pay the required parking charges.
- Using parking spaces allocated to People of Determination without a valid permit or failing to display the necessary authorisation.
- Occupying spaces reserved for other authorised users.
- Damaging parking infrastructure or interfering with parking machines, equipment or signage.
3. Public Parking Lot Fines: Higher Penalties for Repeated Offences
Dubai’s public parking operator, Parkin, also enforces regulations against unauthorised activities, improper use of permits and actions that interfere with public parking services.
Unlike regular parking violations, certain offences attract progressively higher fines when repeated.
Using or Occupying Public Parking Spaces for Work Without a Parkin Permit
- First offence: Dh2,500
- Second offence: Dh5,000
- Third and subsequent offences: Dh10,000
Violating the Terms and Conditions of an Occupancy Permit
- First offence: Dh1,000
- Second offence: Dh2,500
- Third and subsequent offences: Dh5,000
Damaging Public Parking Infrastructure or Tampering With Equipment and Signage
- First offence: Dh2,500
- Second offence: Dh5,000
- Third and subsequent offences: Dh10,000
Not Displaying a Valid Parkin Authorisation or Occupancy Permit
- First offence: Dh500
- Second offence: Dh1,000
- Third and subsequent offences: Dh2,000
Using Signs or Other Devices to Falsely Mark Public Parking Spaces as Reserved or Restricted
- First offence: Dh2,500
- Second offence: Dh5,000
- Third and subsequent offences: Dh10,000
Obstructing Parkin Inspectors or Refusing to Cooperate During Inspections
- First offence: Dh1,000
- Second offence: Dh2,000
- Third and subsequent offences: Dh4,000
Additional Penalties for Public Parking Violations
- Dh10,000: Unauthorised relocation or removal of public parking machines, equipment or signage.
- Dh10,000: Using the ‘Dubai Parking’ name, related logos, images, signs or components of the parking system for commercial activities without official approval.
- Dh10,000: Conducting business or other commercial activities within public parking areas without the necessary permit.
- Dh100 per day, capped at Dh5,000: Failing to reinstall parking displays or signs within the deadline set by Parkin, or not submitting written confirmation once the reinstallation is completed.
How to Check and Pay Dubai Parking Fines Online
Drivers in Dubai can conveniently view and pay outstanding parking penalties using Parkin’s official website or mobile application.
Option 1: Paying Parking Fines Through the Parkin Website
- Go to the official Parkin website at parkin.ae and choose the Pay Fines option on the homepage.
- Provide your vehicle’s registration details, including the emirate, plate category, plate code and plate number. You can also search using your traffic file number or fine reference number.
- Select Next to retrieve any unpaid parking violations linked to your details.
- Check the displayed fine information and choose the penalty you wish to settle.
- Continue to the payment summary and enter the required contact information.
- Select one of the supported payment options and complete the payment process.
Option 2: Paying Parking Fines Using the Parkin Mobile App
- Install the official Parkin application from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Log in to your account using your credentials or UAE Pass, where supported.
- Navigate to the parking fines section and search for violations using your vehicle registration details, driving licence number, traffic file number or fine number.
- Review the list of unpaid fines and select the violation you want to pay.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to finalise your payment.
In addition to checking and paying fines, the Parkin app enables motorists to manage active parking sessions, renew parking payments and oversee their parking subscriptions.
