UAE motorists can qualify to have four black points removed from their traffic records by registering for the Ministry of Interior’s Accident-Free Day 2026 campaign and meeting its safety requirements on August 31. The nationwide initiative coincides with the first day of the 2026–27 school year and aims to encourage safer driving as school buses, parents and commuters return to the roads.
- Where: Across the UAE
- Organised by: UAE Ministry of Interior, through the Federal Traffic Council, with police forces across the country
- Registration opens: August 17, 2026
- Accident-Free Day: August 31, 2026
- School year starts: August 31, 2026
- Who can participate: UAE road users who register and meet the campaign conditions
- Incentive: Four black points can be removed for eligible motorists
- Next step: Register, sign the safety pledge and follow traffic rules throughout August 31
UAE drivers can have four black points removed by taking part in the Ministry of Interior’s Accident-Free Day campaign and complying with traffic safety rules on August 31, 2026. Registration opens on August 17.
The nationwide initiative is being led by the UAE Ministry of Interior through the Federal Traffic Council, in coordination with police forces across the country. It is timed with the return of students to school, when roads around schools and major routes are expected to become busier.
The four-point reduction is conditional. Drivers must register, sign the campaign pledge and meet the stated requirements to qualify.
When is Accident-Free Day 2026 in the UAE?
Accident-Free Day 2026 will take place on Monday, August 31, 2026. The date also marks the first day of the UAE’s 2026–27 academic year.
The Ministry of Education’s official academic calendar confirms that students return to school on August 31. The school year is scheduled to continue until July 2, 2027.
The campaign therefore coincides with one of the most important changes in the UAE’s road traffic pattern after the summer break: the return of school buses, parents dropping off children and regular commuters travelling during peak hours.
How can drivers remove four black points in the UAE?
Drivers must first register for Accident-Free Day and sign the official safety pledge. They must then comply with the campaign’s traffic safety conditions on August 31.
The Ministry of Interior has made clear that the four-point reduction is an incentive for motorists who fulfil the campaign requirements. It is not an automatic deduction for every driver who happens to be on the road that day.
Motorists should therefore complete their registration before the campaign date and follow all applicable traffic regulations throughout the day.
What traffic rules must drivers follow on August 31?
The Ministry of Interior is asking motorists to make safe driving a priority throughout Accident-Free Day.
Drivers are expected to:
- Follow speed limits, particularly around schools.
- Avoid using mobile phones or engaging in other distractions while driving.
- Stay within designated lanes.
- Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
- Give pedestrians priority when crossing roads.
- Make sure their vehicles are safe and road-ready before setting off.
- Follow traffic laws and avoid violations.
- Exercise additional caution around school buses and school zones.
These measures are particularly relevant during the morning and afternoon school rush, when vehicles may be stopping, turning or changing lanes more frequently near educational facilities.
Why has the UAE linked Accident-Free Day to the first school day?
The Ministry of Interior is using the first school day to encourage motorists to adopt safer habits at a time when traffic is expected to increase.
The return to school brings several groups onto UAE roads at the same time, including school buses, parents, students, teachers and regular commuters. Busy roads can increase the need for careful lane changes, safe speeds and greater awareness of pedestrians.
The Ministry of Education’s 2026–27 calendar confirms August 31 as the start of the academic year. The calendar also sets out later breaks, including the first mid-term break from October 12 to 18, 2026.
Accident-Free Day is therefore positioned as both a one-day safety campaign and a reminder for motorists to continue responsible driving throughout the school year.
How many drivers joined Accident-Free Day previously?
More than 300,000 drivers reportedly registered for the 2025 edition of Accident-Free Day, showing the scale of participation in the nationwide campaign.
The four-black-point incentive has also been used in previous editions. However, participation numbers and incentives from earlier campaigns should not be treated as automatic guarantees for the 2026 campaign beyond the conditions officially announced for this year.
For 2026, the confirmed incentive is a potential four-black-point reduction for motorists who register and satisfy the campaign requirements.
The campaign matters to UAE motorists because black points are recorded against driving records for certain traffic offences, while safe driving helps protect everyone using the road.
For drivers with existing black points, the potential four-point reduction provides an additional reason to participate. For families, the campaign comes at a particularly important time because children will be travelling to and from schools across the UAE.
The practical steps are straightforward:
- Register before August 31.
- Sign the safety pledge.
- Check the vehicle before leaving home.
- Allow extra time for school traffic.
- Slow down near schools and pedestrian crossings.
- Avoid mobile-phone use and other distractions.
- Keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
The Ministry of Interior is also encouraging motorists to treat August 31 as the beginning of safer driving habits rather than simply a one-day challenge.
FAQs
When does registration for UAE Accident-Free Day 2026 open?
Registration opens on August 17, 2026. Motorists must register and sign the safety pledge to participate.
How many black points can be removed?
Eligible motorists can have four black points removed from their traffic records if they register and meet the campaign’s requirements.
When is the first school day in the UAE in 2026?
The first school day of the 2026–27 academic year is August 31, 2026, according to the Ministry of Education’s academic calendar.
Who is organising Accident-Free Day 2026?
The UAE Ministry of Interior, through the Federal Traffic Council, is organising the initiative in coordination with police forces across the UAE.
Is the four-point reduction automatic after registration?
No. Registration alone does not guarantee the reduction. Drivers must sign the pledge and comply with the campaign’s requirements on Accident-Free Day.
UAE motorists have until August 31 to take part in this year’s Accident-Free Day campaign. Registration opens on August 17, and drivers who sign up and meet the safety requirements can qualify for a four-black-point reduction.
With schools reopening on the same day, the campaign also provides a timely reminder to slow down, stay alert and drive carefully around school zones.
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