What Happens If You Don’t Renew Your Vehicle Within the Grace Period in Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, renewing your vehicle registration on time is crucial. If your registration has expired, even after the grace period, you are no longer legally permitted to drive your vehicle. Doing so comes with serious penalties.
Penalties for Driving with Expired Registration
If you drive with an expired registration in Abu Dhabi, you risk:
- AED 500 fine
- 4 black points
- 7 days vehicle confiscation
Avoiding Vehicle Confiscation
If you wish to avoid confiscation, you can pay a non-confiscation fee of AED 800. However, you will still receive:
- 4 black points
- The monetary fine
When Both Registration & Grace Period Expire
Once both your registration and grace period have expired:
- You cannot move the car at all, it’s guaranteed you will be fined if caught driving.
- Your vehicle will be confiscated for 7 days unless you pay the AED 800 non-confiscation charge (plus the fine and black points).
How We Can Help
At Car Registration Renewal UAE, we offer a pick-and-drop service for vehicles in Abu Dhabi whose registrations have not been renewed, even if the grace period has expired.
Our team will:
- Pick up your car.
- Carry out the required renewal test.
- Complete all registration formalities.
- Drop your car back to you, fully renewed and road-legal.
Don’t risk fines, black points, or vehicle confiscation, contact Car Registration Renewal UAE today and let us handle your renewal quickly and hassle-free.
What happens if I drive with an expired vehicle registration in Abu Dhabi?
Driving with an expired registration can lead to a fine of AED 500, 4 black points, and 7 days of vehicle confiscation.
Can I avoid vehicle confiscation if my registration has expired?
Yes, you can pay a non-confiscation fee of AED 800 to avoid your vehicle being seized. However, you will still receive the AED 500 fine and 4 black points.
What if both my registration and grace period have expired?
Once both expire, you cannot legally drive your car at all. If caught, you will be fined and your vehicle will be confiscated for 7 days unless you pay the AED 800 non-confiscation charge in addition to the fine and black points.
