If you’re a driver in the UAE, chances are you’ve had a traffic fine or two to your name. But here’s some good news: there are ways to pay less for those fines and even reduce black points on your driving record.
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Abu Dhabi Police have come up with a plan to help motorists who’ve committed traffic offenses save some money and clean up their driving history. Let’s find out more in this blog!
A 35% discount on your traffic fines — the Abu Dhabi Police launched this initiative. That’s an appealing offer for motorists looking to ease the financial burden of traffic fines. This awareness campaign began last year and has since made waves in providing financial relief to drivers.
Here’s how this discount works: you can avail of this substantial discount if you pay your traffic fines within two months (that’s 60 days) of committing the traffic offense. If you’re late but still within a year, you can get a 25% discount.
Remember that this discount does not apply to severe violations, so check the specifics of your offense.
Also, read Steps to Dispute Traffic Fines in the UAE
Besides this discount, the authorities have made it even more convenient for drivers to manage their traffic fines. You don’t have to pay these fines all at once. Instead, you can pay them in smaller, more manageable installments.
The best part? There’s no interest charged when you choose this option, and you have a whole year to spread out your payments.
The authorities have introduced several payment channels to ensure you can conveniently settle your traffic fines. Here are your choices:
If you have a credit card from one of these banks, you can easily use these mobile apps to settle your traffic fines. It’s all about giving you options that suit your preferences.
Black points are penalties assigned to drivers for serious traffic violations. When these points accumulate and exceed 24, your driver’s license can face suspension. The suspension period is from 3 to 6 months. So, black points can be a source of concern.
Beyond the financial incentives, there’s another exciting opportunity for drivers who have accumulated black points on their driving licenses to wipe some of them away.
The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has introduced a compelling offer for safe drivers. To encourage safe driving practices, they’ve come up with an initiative: on the first day of the new academic year (August 28), drivers who pledge to drive safely can get four traffic points removed from their record.
This initiative is part of the MoI’s accident-free day campaign. It coincides with the return of thousands of students to school after the two-month summer break.
Here’s what you need to do to take advantage of this opportunity:
This safe driving commitment can result in removing four black points from your driving record. It aligns with the importance of safe driving. A win-win situation for drivers who want to improve their records while promoting safety on the road!
The UAE’s initiatives to provide discounts on traffic fines and reduce black points offer significant benefits to motorists. Taking advantage of these opportunities helps drivers save money, improve their driving records, and promote safer driving habits.
The process has been made more convenient with various payment channels and flexible plans. So, mark your calendar and enjoy these initiatives’ financial relief.
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