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Abu Dhabi’s bustling roadways just upgraded with the smart system named the DARB Toll System which is designed to provide a seamless solution to your hectic and one of the biggest challenges encountered by the global nations, hope you would have guessed it yes, “Traffic Congestion”. Many innovations have been implemented across the world and this toll collection mechanism has been implemented in Abu Dhabi on 2 January 2021. DARB Toll System is a visionary initiative carried out to build a sustainable, efficient, people-friendly transport network for the advantage of people.
The DARB Toll System strongly conveys a message that the reduced travel time & a multiplied quality time with your family is made through their structured network which leads to cleaner air. This seer notions of DARB showcases their concern over the healthy environment. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) developed this futuristic system by infusing the automated plate recognition technology by excluding the need of any physical tags or toll booths. But are they meant only to manage the cars’ transportation, obviously not. DARB Toll System is also focused to reshape the mobility of the urban areas and to encourage the use of public transport, alternative routes and carpooling/ride sharing which contributes majorly to reducing carbon emission. As we have previously mentioned it is definitely a visionary system for the future generation and the sustainability of the environment.
For both the tourists and the residents this DARB Toll System becomes a gateway for more connected Abu Dhabi and exploration via smarter & cleaner roadways.
Process to Register Your Vehicle on DARB Portal
Whether you are a visitor or a resident in Abu Dhabi, you must register your vehicle in the DARB portal by following the instructions that are mentioned below. This simple guide will help you to make this registration single-handedly.
- Go to the official website of DARB Portal
- Click the option “Create Account”
- Fill the required details including mobile number, Emirates ID and Email ID.
- After entering the verified details your account will be created.
- You will be taken into the website after the account creation.
- Meanwhile, the registered individuals can login with their credentials.
- To register your vehicle select the option “Vehicle Registration”.
- Enter the essential information such as vehicle number, and category.
- After completing your vehicle registration you need to take your vehicle to any of the DARB Toll System to link with it.
- Post that a one-time registration fee of AED 100 will be credited to your account.
- This helps to open your toll balance.
- You can pay for this later with your credit/Debit card.
- Further you can manage your account by downloading the DARB mobile app.
DARB Toll Prices and Free Hours
From the information given on the official website UAE’s Informations Portal we are made aware of the DARB tolling prices, timing, and free hours. Tolls are free during the Off-Peak hours, Public holidays and Fridays.
| Saturday to Thursday (Peak Hours) | 7 am to 9 am5 pm to 7 pm | AED 4 |
| Off-Peak hours, Public holidays and Fridays (Free Hours) | – | Free Toll |
There are few people who fall under this exemption category they are,
- Senior Emiratis
- People of Determination
- Emiratis with limited income
- Retired Emiratis
They are exempted from paying the toll and it is limited to one vehicle. The DARB Toll will exempt them only if their vehicles are properly registered in Abu Dhabi. The other vehicle owners who are from other Emirates can claim this exemption category by logging into their accounts via online.
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- Register your vehicle on the DARB Portal and Create your account.
- After creating your account you need to pay the amount of AED 100.
- Now your account will be active for further payments.
- Your top-up can be done via DARB App/Website.
- Further you can top-up your toll by logging to your account.
- Click the”Top-up” option.
- Enter your desired amount for the toll.
- Complete your top-up by paying with credit/debit card.
How to Manage the Toll Balance?
Sit back and relax here we are to help you to stop all those surprise toll fines to keep your DARB account hassle-free. It’s so easy to maintain the balance of your toll and to proceed with that you need to hop onto the application or official website of DARB.
-Go to the “Balance Recharge” section
-Choose your payment method
-Desired Amount and that’s it!!
What if you are a person whose memory is like a sieve? No worries, they have a solution to tackle this. Select the option “Auto-recharge” and let your account to refill by itself, you can change this if you wish to in-future. So drive smart and recharge easily.
Penalties and Fines
Stay ahead of your DARB toll and keep your vehicle details up to date for worry free travel. If not please make a note of the following details regarding the penalties and fines levied for any offence against the DARB Toll system.
| Offence | Fine |
| Unregistered Vehicle Crossing the toll (Grace period – 10 days) | AED 100 – First TimeAED 200 – Second TimeAED 400 – Third Time & more |
| Insufficient Balance for the Vehicles registered out of Abu Dhabi (Grace Period – 5 working days) | AED 50 |
| Manipulating Vehicle’s License Plate | AED 10,000 |
| Damaging any of the toll gates or electronic payment machines | AED 10,000 |
It has been mentioned on the official website of DARB Toll System that,
- According to the Traffic Tariff Law or Regulations issued, the fine should not increase AED 10,000 for each owner of the vehicle.
- The total violations & fines committed by a single vehicle should not exceed AED 25,000 from the date of their first violation during a year.
The ultimate aim of this progressive DARB System is to ensure a hassle-free ride in a properly registered vehicle and with sufficient balance across the roads of Abu Dhabi.
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