Darb login for Abu Dhabi’s toll gate system is at darb.itc.gov.ae/RucWeb/login — this is a different portal from the Hafilat bus card top-up service, which also uses the “Darb” brand but sits at a separate address (hafilat.darb.ae). Confirm you’re on the RucWeb toll portal specifically if you’re managing toll fines or your vehicle registration, not bus card balance.
What to do now:
- Go to darb.itc.gov.ae/RucWeb/login for toll account access — not the Hafilat bus card site
- Register your plate within 10 working days of your first toll crossing to avoid a fine
- Check whether you crossed a legacy peak-hours gate or one of the two new 24/7 gates before assuming a charge is wrong
Darb Login
Darb login for Abu Dhabi’s toll system is done directly through the RucWeb portal at darb.itc.gov.ae/RucWeb/login — not through a general Abu Dhabi Mobility app or the Hafilat website, which is a separate service under the same brand.
To log in:
- Go to darb.itc.gov.ae/RucWeb/login
- Enter your registered mobile number or Emirates ID and password
- If you haven’t registered yet, use the same portal’s registration option before your 10-working-day grace period expires
Once logged in, you can: check your account balance, view toll crossing history, see any outstanding fines, register additional vehicles, top up your wallet, and manage exemption applications if you qualify.
Two Different Gate Types and What You Pay
Abu Dhabi’s toll gates aren’t all the same, and confusing the two types is the most common source of “why was I charged” confusion.
| Gate Type | When It Charges | Free Days |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy bridge gates (4 original) | Peak hours only: 7–9 AM & 5–7 PM, Mon–Sat | Sundays, public holidays |
| New highway gates — Al Qurm & Ghantoot (added May 2026) | 24 hours a day, every day | None |
The two new gates charge on Sundays and public holidays — the legacy gates don’t. If you’re planning a toll-free Sunday trip based on the older gates’ rules, that exemption doesn’t apply if your route crosses Al Qurm or Ghantoot.
Hafilat card recharge and balance check
There Is No Longer a Daily Toll Cap
Daily cap used to mean your total toll charges for one day couldn’t exceed a fixed amount, regardless of how many times you crossed.
Abu Dhabi eliminated the AED 16 daily cap and the monthly caps for private vehicles, effective September 1, 2025. Every single crossing is now charged at AED 4, with no ceiling — a driver crossing five times during peak hours in one day now pays AED 20, not the old capped AED 16. Several guides published even in 2026 still reference the old cap; it no longer applies.
Pro tip: If you’re commuting daily across a legacy bridge gate during both morning and evening peak windows, that’s two charges a day with no cap — budget AED 8/day minimum for a round trip, not the old AED 16 monthly-feeling ceiling some outdated guides still describe.
Darb Fine Amounts and How to Check Them
Fines apply for four specific violations, each with its own trigger and grace period.
| Violation | Fine | Grace Period |
|---|---|---|
| Unregistered vehicle, 1st offense | AED 100 | 10 working days from first crossing |
| Unregistered vehicle, 2nd offense | AED 200 | Same 10-day window |
| Unregistered vehicle, 3rd+ offense | AED 400 | Same 10-day window |
| Insufficient balance (non-Abu Dhabi vehicles) | AED 50 per transaction | 5 working days |
| License plate manipulation | AED 10,000 | None |
| Damaging toll equipment | AED 10,000 | None |
Total fines for a single vehicle are capped at AED 25,000 per year from the date of the first violation, even though individual fines can stack. Check your specific fine status by logging into the RucWeb portal directly — no separate “fine check” tool exists outside the account login itself.
Who’s Exempt From Darb Tolls
Ambulances, public transport buses, and motorcycles are automatically exempt. Individual exemptions — for People of Determination, low-income families, seniors, and retirees — apply to one vehicle per person and require an application, not automatic enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my Darb fine?
Log into the RucWeb portal at darb.itc.gov.ae/RucWeb/login using your registered account — fine details and payment status appear directly in your account dashboard. There is no separate public fine-lookup tool outside this login.
What is the Darb login for — toll or bus card?
The Darb login at darb.itc.gov.ae/RucWeb/login is specifically for the Abu Dhabi toll gate system — registration, fines, and account balance for road tolls. The Hafilat bus card recharge and balance system uses a different address (hafilat.darb.ae) despite sharing the same “Darb” brand.
Is there still a daily cap on Abu Dhabi tolls?
No. The AED 16 daily cap and related monthly caps for private vehicles were eliminated on September 1, 2025. Every toll crossing is now charged individually at AED 4, with no maximum.
Are the new Al Qurm and Ghantoot gates the same as the original toll gates?
No. The four original bridge gates only charge during peak hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM, Monday to Saturday) and are free on Sundays and public holidays. The two new gates at Al Qurm and Ghantoot, added in May 2026, charge 24 hours a day, every day, with no exemptions.
Last verified: September 2026 Reviewed by: UAE Content Team Source: Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) / Q Mobility — Darb Toll System
