RTA Fines Check and Salik Recharge in Dubai

Where to check fines, how Salik works, the ways to top up, and a quick estimate of your monthly toll cost.

Last reviewed 23 October 2026. Official sources are linked on this page.

Check before you act. Fees, rules and dates change. Confirm the details with the official authority before you pay or apply.

At a glance

Salik toll
AED 4 per gate pass as widely reported. Check the Salik app for current pricing
Top-up options
Salik app or website, auto-recharge, vouchers and bank channels
Fines
Different authorities issue different fines, so check the right portal
Helpline
800 SALIK (72545)

Who issues which fines?

In general, parking, public transport and Salik-related violations come under the RTA, while most traffic violations such as speeding are issued by the police. Fines from other emirates sit with the police there. If you only check one portal you can miss something, so check the RTA and the police channels that apply to your vehicle.

How to check your fines

  1. Open the official channel. Use the RTA website or app, and the Dubai Police channels for traffic fines.
  2. Search with your details. You can usually search with your plate number, traffic file number or licence details.
  3. Review each fine. Check the date, place and type of violation.
  4. Pay or dispute. Pay through the official channel, or follow the dispute process shown there if you think a fine is wrong.
  5. Clear fines before you renew. Unpaid fines can block vehicle registration renewal.

How Salik works

Salik is Dubai's electronic toll system. Each time you pass a toll gate with a Salik tag, the toll is taken from your prepaid account. The widely reported charge is AED 4 per pass with no daily or monthly cap, with an exception at Al Mamzar where crossing both gates in the same direction within an hour is charged once. Tolls can vary by gate or time, so confirm the current tariff in the Salik app.

Ways to recharge Salik

  • Salik app or website: pay by debit or credit card.
  • Auto-recharge: set a threshold so the account tops up when it runs low.
  • Vouchers: available at petrol stations and some retail partners.
  • Bank channels: some ATMs, online banking and mobile banking apps.

Keep a comfortable buffer, for example AED 50 to 100, so a busy week does not leave you at zero. Driving through a gate with an empty account can lead to a fine, so check the Salik app for the current amount.

Salik monthly cost estimator

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Mistakes to avoid

  • Checking only one portal and missing a fine from another authority.
  • Letting the Salik balance run to zero.
  • Paying fines through unofficial links.
  • Forgetting to link a new vehicle or tag to your account.

Frequently asked questions

AED 4 per gate pass is the widely reported toll. Prices can vary by gate or time, so check the Salik app.

Use the RTA website or app with your plate number, traffic file number or licence details. Check the police channels too for traffic violations.

Yes. You can use the Salik app or website, auto-recharge, vouchers or bank channels.

You may receive a fine. The amount is shown in the Salik app, so check it there.