If you’ve been putting off dealing with those black points on your licence, the UAE just handed you a pretty easy way out. The Ministry of Interior opened registration on August 17 for this year’s Accident-Free Day, and anyone who signs up and drives clean on August 31 walks away with four points gone. No fees, no paperwork headaches, just a pledge and a bit of self-control behind the wheel.
Why August 31, Specifically
It’s not a random date. August 31 is the day schools across the UAE reopen for the new academic year, which means school buses, drop-off traffic, and a lot more kids near the roads than usual. The Ministry of Interior runs this campaign every year around the back-to-school period, working with the Federal Traffic Council and local police forces, because that first week is historically when accidents near schools spike.
So really, the four-point reward is less a freebie and more an incentive to be extra careful on a day the roads genuinely need it.
How To Actually Register
Sign-up happens through the Ministry of Interior’s portal. You register, agree to the pledge, and that’s the easy part done. The part that actually counts is August 31 itself — you need to stick to the rules that day for the points to come off:
- Keep your car in proper condition before you even set off
- Stay within speed limits, especially anywhere near a school
- No phone, no distractions
- Stay in your lane and keep a safe following distance
- Give pedestrians the right of way, always
Basically: drive the way you’re supposed to drive every day, just make sure it’s spotless on the 31st.
What Happens If You Don’t Deal With Your Points
Worth a reminder here — black points aren’t just a number sitting quietly on your file. Hit 24 points and your licence gets suspended, full stop. So if you’re sitting on a handful already, this is a genuinely useful chance to claw some back without a fine or a course.
Last year’s edition pulled in more than 300,000 drivers, which says a lot about how many people in the UAE are keeping half an eye on their point count.
Quick Facts: Accident-Free Day 2026
| Registration opens | August 17, 2026 |
| Qualifying day | August 31, 2026 |
| Points removed | 4 |
| Cost | Free |
| Where to register | MOI portal |
| Run by | Ministry of Interior & Federal Traffic Council |
FAQs
Do I need to do anything on the day besides drive carefully? No extra steps — as long as you’ve registered and you follow the pledge conditions (speed limits, no phone use, lane discipline, giving way to pedestrians) on August 31, the four points come off automatically.
Can I register on August 31 itself, or does it need to be done earlier? Registration opened on August 17 and the portal typically stays open right up until the day, but it’s worth signing up early rather than risking a last-minute rush.
Does this work if I already have close to 24 points? Yes — if anything, it matters more for you. Four points off could be the difference between keeping your licence and having it suspended.
Is this a one-off event or does it happen every year? It’s an annual campaign tied to specific dates the Ministry of Interior picks — this year it’s linked to the school term starting, but the exact date can shift year to year.
