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Abu Dhabi has strict rules and regulations regarding the use of public transportation. If you violate any rule while traveling on the bus, you will face a 100 Dhiram to 500 Dhiram bus fine. The bus fines must be paid within 30 days to avoid additional late penalties.
If you use the bus on a regular basis, then you must have a bus card, which is known as the Hafilat Card. The Hafilat Card is essential for easy access to public transportation. However, you might accidentally violate some rules, such as not having enough balance on your card, Smoking, Chewing gum, or not showing your bus card or ticket.
In this article, I will tell you how to check and pay your Abu Dhabi bus card fine in 2024. I will tell you the entire process step by step to make it as easy as possible for you to resolve your fines quickly and efficiently.
List of Bus Violations & Bus Fines Abu Dhabi
| Bus Violation | Description | Fine |
| Flammables | The items that catch fire pose a safety risk. | 100 AED |
| Sharp Objects | Carrying sharp items due to potential harm. | 100 AED |
| Civility and Convenience | Causing discomfort to fellow passengers through uncivil behaviour. | 500 AED |
| Bus Fare Payment | Failure to pay for your bus fare. | 200 AED |
| Hafilat Card Sale | Unauthorized sale of the Hafilat card. | 500 AED |
| Special Seat Usage | Sitting in designated seats for People of Determination without necessity. | 100 AED |
| Eating, Chewing Gum, or Drinking | Consuming food, chewing gum, or drinking beverages on the bus. | 200 AED |
| Smoking Prohibition | Smoking on the bus. | 200 AED |
| Bicycle Transportation | Bringing a bicycle onto the bus without using designated bicycle spaces. | 200 AED |
How to Check & Pay Your Abu Dhabi Bus Card Fine
Always first check whether you have been fined or not. Do not miss paying the fine, as it could result in additional penalties or issues with your Hafilat Card. Below are the steps you need to follow to check for any penalties on your card.
Method 01: Abu Dhabi Bus Fine Payment by Hafilat Website
- Go to the Hafilat website by clicking on the link https://hafilat.darb.ae/Identification.aspx.
- After that you will need to login into your account by entering your email address and password. If you do not have an account, then click on “Register Here” and fill in your information on the form.
- After login, click on the “Pay Fine” button.
- Find the fine barcode number at the bottom of your fine receipt.
- Now you have to enter the “Fine Barcode” in the given box and click on the “Submit” button.
- After submitting, you will see your transport bus fines.
- Add your payment or card details to pay the bus fine.
Method 02: Visit the Official Website to check & pay Abu Dhabi Bus Card Fines
You can check and pay your bus fines through the official website of Abu Dhabi Traffic Police website. Follow the below steps.
- Go to the official website of Abu Dhabi Traffic Police.
- On the top menu, you see the “Our Services” tab; click on it.
- On our services page, click on the “Fines Payment” box.
- Now click on the “View Details” button as shown in the picture.
- After that, the “Traffic Fines Payment” page is open, where you can see the Required Documents like your Emirates ID and Vehicle Registration. Then click on the “Sign-in to Start” as shown in the below picture.
- Now Click on the “Sign in with UAE Pass“. After that, you have to enter your Emirates ID, Email or Phone. If you do not have UAE Pass then click on the “Sign-Up Now” so you can register a new account.
- After signing in, you will see your traffic fines and proceed with payment so you can pay fines timely.
Method 03: Check Abu Dhabi Bus Transport Fine through the MOI Website
You can also check and pay a bus fine by using the Ministry of Interior (MOI) website; follow below the steps.
- Firstly, go to the official website of the Ministry of Interior.
- Scroll down the homepage a little, and you will see the “Payment of Traffic Fine” as shown picture below. click on the “Start Services” button.
- Now click on “Sign in with UAE Pass” If you do not have an account, then register your new account by clicking on “Sign up with UAE Pass“
- After Signing in, you will see a list of unpaid fines.
- Click on the “View All Fine” button to check the details of your Abu Dhabi bus fines.
- After checking your fines, proceed with payment.
Method 04: Through the MOI App
You can also inquire and pay your Abu Dhabi bus fines through the Ministry of Interior (MOI) mobile app. Follow the below steps.
- Install the Ministry of Interior (MOI) app from the Android App Store or Apple iOS App Store.
- Start the MOI mobile application on your mobile phone.
- Now Sign in to the application by using your UAE Pass. If you do not have an account, then you can also register yourself.
- After logging in, go to the “Traffic Fines” section.
- Choose the option “Emirates ID” and enter your Emirates ID number.
- After that, click on the “View Fines” button.
- You will see all the details of your transport fines, and you can pay the fines directly through the app.
Method 05: Check & Pay the fine through Sahl kiosk Machines
Abu Dhabi Police has made Sahl kiosk machines at various locations across the city. Follow the below steps to check your traffic fines in Abu Dhabi.
- You can find the nearest Sahl kiosk machine by clicking on the location.
- Put your Emirates ID card into the Sahl kiosk machine.
- Then on the kiosk machine, select “Traffic Fines”.
- After that, enter your Emirates ID number.
- Then, you can see your Abu Dhabi bus fines.