Ras Al Khaimah Police has been expanding the smart camera network on RAK roads since 2021, and by 2026 the coverage runs across the main routes through RAK City, the Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem corridor toward Al Marjan Island, the Emirates Road exits and the suburbs around Al Hamra and Mina Al Arab. This is the WOW-RAK 2026 guide to what the cameras catch, what the headline fines look like, and how to check and clear what you owe.
What the smart cameras catch
- Speeding: standard radar enforcement on highways and arterial roads
- Red-light running: at major signalised junctions across the emirate
- Sudden lane change or swerving: changing lanes without signalling, weaving between lanes
- Tailgating: not maintaining a safe distance behind the vehicle in front
- Mobile phone use: using a handset while driving
- Seatbelt: driver or front passenger not wearing the belt
Confirmed fine amounts (UAE federal schedule)
Fine values follow the UAE-wide federal traffic schedule, not a RAK-specific tariff. Confirmed amounts that smart cameras across the UAE enforce most often:
- Sudden lane change or swerving: AED 1,000 plus four black points
- Jumping a red light: AED 1,000 plus 12 black points plus 30-day vehicle impoundment
- Using a phone while driving: AED 800 plus four black points
- Not wearing a seatbelt (driver or any passenger): AED 400 plus four black points
- Tailgating: AED 400 plus four black points
Speeding fines scale with how far over the limit you were caught: starting from AED 300 at the lowest band and increasing in tiers as the over-limit speed grows. The MOI UAE app shows the exact band and points attached when a fine is issued.
How to check what you owe
The fastest way to see any open fines against your plate or Emirates ID is the MOI UAE app, available on the App Store and Google Play. Sign in with your UAE Pass, search by traffic file or plate number, and the screen shows live fines plus any black points attached. The same data is available on the moi.gov.ae website if you prefer desktop.
- MOI UAE app: instant view, pay by card or e-Dirham, receive a PDF receipt
- RAK Police website: alternate path for RAK-issued fines specifically
- RAK Police service centre: in-person, useful for disputes or impounded vehicle release
WOW-RAK Expert Tip: Set the MOI UAE app to send push notifications. New fines appear within 24 to 48 hours of being issued, and the app’s notification is faster than the post-mail or SMS routes some drivers rely on. The earlier you see a fine the better your chances of catching the next discount window.
RAK Police discount windows
RAK Police periodically runs traffic fine discount campaigns. The timing usually aligns with UAE National Day in early December, Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, and the annual road safety month. Not every violation type qualifies and the rules vary campaign to campaign, so always check the live announcement on the RAK Police channels before assuming a fine is eligible.
If you think the fine is wrong
RAK Police accepts disputes through the MOI UAE app and at the RAK Police HQ service desk. You need the traffic file number, the violation reference and any supporting evidence (camera image, dash cam footage, witness statement). Confirm the current dispute window directly with RAK Police, as the limits and process can change.
Where the cameras are concentrated in RAK
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Salem Road (RAK City to Al Marjan corridor)
- Emirates Road (E611) exits feeding into RAK
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) RAK section
- Main signalised junctions in RAK City and along the Corniche
- Al Hamra Village access road and Mina Al Arab approach
- The Jebel Jais ascent road at high-risk bends
Frequently asked questions
Use the MOI UAE app or the moi.gov.ae website. Sign in with UAE Pass and search by traffic file, plate number or Emirates ID to see live fines and any associated black points.
AED 1,000 plus four black points. The federal schedule applies in Ras Al Khaimah, and smart cameras across the UAE enforce this violation automatically.
AED 1,000 plus 12 black points plus a 30-day vehicle impoundment. Red-light cameras are installed at major signalised junctions across the emirate.
Yes. RAK Police periodically runs traffic fine discount campaigns. These usually align with UAE National Day, Ramadan, Eid and the annual road safety month. Specific percentages and eligible violations vary by campaign, check the live announcement on RAK Police channels.
Yes. Disputes go through the MOI UAE app or the RAK Police HQ service desk. You need the traffic file number plus supporting evidence such as a camera image or dash cam footage.
AED 800 plus four black points. This is the UAE federal fine and applies to handset use behind the wheel. Hands-free systems are not penalised under this rule.
