And it doesn’t involve any frantic calling
Minor car accidents happen—and when they do, your first instinct might be to call Dubai Police to get the report. However, authorities have clarified that their assistance isn’t needed for minor accident reports.
The reminder from Dubai Police comes as heavy rain is expected across the country this week. Motorists are being urged to drive with extra caution and to only contact authorities in the event of a major accident. Reporting minor incidents can divert resources away from more urgent situations that require immediate assistance.
What is a minor accident?
If the accident is minor, it means there are no injuries and all damages to the vehicle are cosmetic.
A major car accident is when there is serious damage and injury. In which case you need to call Dubai Police on 901 or call for the ambulance if needed. Dubai Police will then send a patrol to the accident site.
The quickest way to get a minor traffic accident report
Minor accidents do not require waiting for a police patrol. Visit the nearest ADNOC, ENOC, or Emarat fuel station, where trained staff will help you issue a minor accident report. Drive safely.#OnTheGo pic.twitter.com/RfIdLRxGEN
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 23, 2026
In a post on Dubai Police’s official X account, they state you can visit the nearest ADNOC, ENOC, or Emarat fuel station, where the staff will be able to assist you with a minor accident police report. The staff are trained so they easily assist. The initiative is called ‘On-The-Go’ initiative’ was launched by the Dubai Police a year ago and transforms processes and enhances services, making life easier for individuals and boosting the efficiency of security services.
The chairman of the initiative said this service also complements the Dubai Police Smart App in which motorists can also report minor accidents and accidents against an unknown party within minutes.
If you’re submitting a report via the app, you need to just fill out the application form, attach photos of the damage and submit the request.
All you would need to do next is collect the report from Dubai Police. This step is important because you won’t be able to carry out repairs without it, and carrying out repairs without the report is illegal.
*Traffic fines to avoid while driving in the rain in Dubai*
How to drive safely during rainy weather
Here are some tips offered by Dubai Police:
- Maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
- Avoid sudden breaking and exercise caution when approaching curves.
- Ensure the safety and proper conditions of tires, windscreen wipers and vehicle lighting.
- Stay away from valleys, flood channels and areas with water accumulation.
- Reduce speed and drive calmly on wet roads.
In case of emergencies, call Dubai Police on 901 for non-emergency cases and 999 for emergency cases.
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