Dubai Police Announced Traffic Discount 25% to 100%

 Dubai Police has just announced up to 100% reduction from today 6th February in existing traffic violations under condition that drivers do not commit any violations for a full calendar year starting from February 2019.

In a press conference held today at the Dubai Police General Head Quarter, Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, said the initiative is in response to the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has declared the year 2019 as the ‘Year of Tolerance’, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

25% Discount for the first 3 Months:

Under the new initiative, drivers who do not commit any traffic violations for the first 3 months will be eligible for a 25% (percent) reduction on the total number of accumulated existing fines.

50% Discount for the first 6 Months:

Those who do not commit any violations for the first 6 months of the year will receive a 50% (percent) discount on all previous fines.

75% Discount for the 9 Months:

while those with no violations for nine months will be given a 75% (percent) discount.

100% Discount for 12 Months:

If you have drive your vehicle fine free for 1 year (12 months) driver will be given a 100% (percent) discount on the total accumulated existing fines.

Only Dubai Registered Vehicles:

Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zafeen, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations, said the initiative applies to all vehicles registered in the Emirate of Dubai.

Only Private Vehicles are Eligible:

Al Zafeen explained the initiative only applies to privately-owned vehicles and not to vehicles registered with businesses, rental offices or companies, including public or private transport companies.

In simple words, vehicle which is registered under a person name is only eligible for the discount.

You should be in the City:

He added that individuals (motorists) who reside outside the city for more than 3 consecutive months from the date of the traffic violation will not be eligible for a discount.

Starting Date:

Driver’s compliance with traffic laws and regulations will be computed starting the 6th February, 2019, with a 25% percent reduction for every 3 months. Those who commit an offence before the end of the period will not be able to claim a discount, and the grace period will be recounted from the date of the new traffic violation.

from UAE LABOURS http://bit.ly/2DXiqfU