On the occasion of the 53rd Union Day, Fujairah Police has announced a 50% discount on traffic fines, which is a great initiative. The main reason for this discount is to provide financial relief to the residents and promote the implementation of traffic laws. People who have been fined by the traffic police can use this discount on National Day to pay half the fine and get the rest forgiven. This is good and excellent news for the people living in Fujairah.
This discount will start on December 2, 2024, and will last for the next 53 days. This means you can pay your fines at a reduced price until January 23, 2025. It should be remembered that a few days ago, the government of Ajman also announced a 50% discount.
“This initiative has been taken under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. He stated that this step aims to alleviate the financial hardship of the public and promote road safety in celebration of the national occasion.”
This discount is applicable on fines
- This discount applies to all fines incurred before December 1, 2024.
- This includes the waiver of traffic points and the waiver of vehicle impound fees.
- The negative points on your record will be removed.
Discount does not apply:
Citizens must pay the full amount for these fines. Because these violations are considered very serious under traffic laws, they may also face legal problems.
This discount does not apply to serious violations. These may include:
- Dangerous driving
- Breaking a signal
- Driving without registration
- Penalties under court order
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Purpose and importance of discount
This initiative was taken under the directives of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi. Its objectives are:
– Uniquely celebrating the National Unity Day.
– Reducing the financial hardship of residents.
– Promoting the implementation of traffic laws.
This concession provides residents with the opportunity to fulfill their obligations and pay fines without any additional burden.
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How to Get Fujairah Traffic Fines 50% Discount?
This discount is automatically applied to all eligible fines. You do not need a special discount code or any application. After December 2, 2024, this discount will be applied to all fines that were issued before December 1, 2024.
How to pay Fujairah Traffic Fines?
You can pay Fujairah Traffic Fines online and on various platforms:
#1: Online Payment:
Not only is making your payment online convenient but also time-saving. All you need to do is:
- Visit the Fujairah Police website or app
- Click on MOI and click on Open Traffic File
- Log in with UAEPass and connect your account.
- Enter your vehicle number or file number.
- After that, you will see the details of your payment and the amount you have to pay after the 50% discount.
- Complete your transaction by selecting the payment method.
#2: Pay by visiting the Traffic Department:
If you do not have internet access and do not want to go online, you can visit the nearest Traffic Department and pay your fine.
- Search for the Traffic Department or Police station near you
- First, you need to go to the nearest branch of the Fujairah Police Station or Traffic Department.
- Provide your fine number or vehicle number
- The staff there will check all the details of your fine, including the discount.
- After confirming the 50% discount, you will be informed of the amount to be paid.
- You can pay the fine there with the convenience of paying by cash, credit card, or debit card.
- After completing the payment, you will receive a payment receipt. This will confirm your discount and payment of the fine.
Also, bring your Emirates ID and vehicle registration card with you to verify your identity and vehicle.
50% discount in other Emirates as well
Not only Fujairah, but also Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Ajman have announced a 50 percent discount for their citizens. The purpose of these discounts is also to provide financial convenience on the occasion of the national celebration and ensure compliance with traffic laws.
So far, no official announcement has been made by Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. It is expected that soon Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah will also announce discounts for residents on National Day.
FAQs:
Yes, under the concession you can get traffic points forgiveness and vehicle impoundment fees forgiveness, but it should not be a serious one.
The payment deadline is January 23, 2025. After this date, the discount will end and you will have to pay the full amount. So try to pay the fine ahead of time so that you don’t miss out on this discount.
Yes! You will need to bring your Emirates ID and vehicle registration documents.
Yes, this discount has also been announced in Ras Al Ain, Umm Al Quwain, and Ajman, where you can also pay the fine at a 50% discount. This discount is also expected to be announced in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, which we will publish here once the update is available.
Conclusion:
Fujairah residents can pay half of their fine and have the rest waived off at this discount, provided it is not a serious violation. This discount will be effective from December 2, 2024, after which you can pay online or at any nearby police station or Traffic Department. The deadline to pay the fine is January 23, 2025, but try to pay the traffic fine as soon as possible.
