Home News UAE Union Day 2023: 50% discount on fines announced by three emirates Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm al Quwain have announced a massive traffic discount for a month starting December 1 by GULF BUSINESS November 30, 2023 Image credit: WAM As the UAE celebrates its 52nd Union Day on December 2, three emirates have announced up to a 50 per cent reduction in traffic fines. Traffic fine discounts Fujairah Fujairah Police has announced a 50 per cent discount on traffic violations. Additionally, the discount includes a cancellation of traffic points and on the value of vehicle impoundment. The Fujairah Police authority announced the discount starting November 30. The period to avail the discount is 52 days from the date of announcement. Violators also need to know the reduction will be provided as long as it does not include aggravated violations. The discount can only be applied to violations that have taken place before November 30. Ras al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Public Services has introduced an initiative to slash the value of general fines in the emirate by 50 per cent throughout December. The authority urged violators to pay the fines during the discounted period to ensure they adhere to the laws while alleviating the financial burden placed on them due to the imposed penalty. Umm al Quwain The General Command of Umm Al Quwain Police have announced 50 per cent discount on traffic violations in the emirate. The initiative offers a discount on traffic violations committed in the emirate before November 1, 2023. This discount applies to several violations, excluding severe infractions, and is valid from December 1, 2023, to January 7, 2024. According to the authority some violations not included under the discount are: Driving a vehicle in a way that endangers the life of the driver, the lives of others, or safety. Driving a vehicle in a way that would cause damage to public or private facilities. Heavy vehicles overtaking at the red light. Overtaking the red light by light vehicles. Overtaking at the red light by motorcycles. Exceeded the maximum speed limit by more than 80 kilometres per hour. Making changes to the vehicle engine or base “chassis” without a licence. Also read: UAE National Day 2023: Where to watch the official show, fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi Tags Fujairah Ras Al Khaimah Traffic Fines traffic violations UAE Union Day Umm Al Quwain You might also like Wynn Resorts secures UAE’s first commercial gaming licence Etihad Rail, Trojan General Contracting seal haulage services deal EtihadWE inaugurates four stations across emirates, invests Dhs442m Mira Coral Bay: Unveiling a new era of luxury in Ras Al Khaimah