The Dubai Police has announced a 50% discount on all traffic fines, much to the delight of motorists with pending traffic fines. However, the discount is only valid for fines incurred from January 1, 2017 to December 2, 2017. The new discount on traffic fines is part of the 46th National Day celebrations and is an initiative taken for the well-being of motorists.
The Ministry of Interior has fundamentally directed traffic authorities across the UAE to offer a 50% discount on traffic fines in their respective emirates. Accordingly, traffic authorities in all seven emirates have either implemented the discount on traffic fines or the grace period for a prevailing discount on traffic fines in some emirates has been extended.
Traffic authorities in Sharjah had announced a 50% discount on traffic fines in October while in Umm Al Quwain, the discount on traffic fines was announced in November. The grace period for discount offered on traffic fines has been extended in both emirates.
Details of 50% Discount on Traffic Fines Announced in Dubai
Motorists with pending traffic fines in Dubai will now get a big relief as traffic authorities have announced a 50% discount on traffic fines. As per the announcement, it is important for motorists to settle their pending fines within 90 days under this new initiative in order to avail the 50% discount on all traffic fines. These fines also include the cost of cars that have been impounded.
It is a great opportunity for motorists who were worried about their pending heavy traffic fines. They can now avail a 50% discount on all traffic fines incurred between January 1, 2017, and December 2, 2017. This is a limited time offer for motorists and they must take maximum advantage of this opportunity to relieve themselves of the pressure of pending heavy fines.
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Discount on Traffic Fines Announced Nationwide
On the delightful occasion of the 46th National Day, traffic authorities all across the UAE have announced discounts on traffic fines. The validity period for these discounts was different in many emirates, but the grace period for paying fines with a discount has now been extended to December 30, 2017. In some emirates, authorities have even extended the grace period beyond December 30, 2017. The basic purpose of this amazing initiative is to provide a much-needed relief to motorists with pending fines in the spirit of 46th National Day of the UAE.
The decision to implement discount on traffic fines is in line with the directions of His Highness, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. These directions were issued to the Ministry of Interior with the instruction to share them with traffic and licensing departments of all the seven emirates and cooperate with them to implement this decision to offer a discount on traffic fines across the UAE.
The grace period for discount offer on traffic fines has been extended according to these directions. In Ras Al Khaimah, a 55% discount on traffic fines was implemented from November 1, 2017, to November 15, 2017, which was first extended till December 2 and now it has been extended further following the instructions of Ministry of Interior. Police in Fujairah and Ajman has also extended the grace period of the ongoing 50% discount offer, while in Sharjah, the discount on traffic fines that began on October 19 is scheduled to end on December 30, 2017.
Bottom-line
Traffic authorities in the UAE have extended the grace period for motorists to pay their fines at a 50% discount or more. In the meantime, motorists who have pending fines must check with the concerned authorities the exact amount they have to pay and then pay it within 90 days.
Motorists who were found guilty of committing the most dangerous traffic violations could be the ones to get maximum advantage from this initiative that offers a 50% discount on all fines. Traffic fines for dangerous traffic violations including over-speeding, lane swerving, seatbelt violations and many others were increased in the recently amended traffic law. On the other hand, motorists who repeatedly committed traffic violations could also be the ones with pending heavy fines and they should not miss this amazing opportunity to avail a significant discount offer on all of their unpaid traffic fines.
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