The UAE authorities explained how to benefit from the permanent discount on traffic violations in Sharjah at a rate of 35%, as well as the violations that were excluded from the discount, in addition to clarifying cases of benefiting from a 25% discount on the value of traffic violations.
Activating the permanent deduction decision on traffic violations in Sharjah
Since yesterday, the Sharjah Police General Command has begun enforcing the decision to deduct points permanently from drivers' licences for moving infractions that occur within the emirate.
Cases of exemption from paying 35% of traffic fines in Sharjah
In accordance with the decision that was made by the Executive Council, traffic offenders are excused from paying 35% of the total value of the fine if it is settled within 60 days of the date that the offence was committed.
The financial fine, the vehicle impoundment allowance, and any delay penalties, if there are any, are all included in the scope of the exemption.
Traffic violations that will not benefit from the permanent 35% discount in Sharjah
And the Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Alai Al-Naqbi, confirmed that the discount will always be, except for severe violations, such as “driving at excessive speed constitutes a danger.”
Cases of exemption from paying 25% of traffic fines in Sharjah
According to Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Alai Al-Naqbi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department, "the discount will continue at the same rate for a period of two months, provided that the perpetrators of the violations are exempted by 25%, in the event that their value is paid after 60 days have passed, and before one year has passed since the date of committing the violation." The discount will remain at the same rate for a period of two months. After the close of the year, there will be a discount.
List of traffic violations excluded from the permanent discount of 35% in Sharjah
The decision specified the most prominent traffic violations excluded from the deduction, which are
driving a vehicle in a way that endangers the life of the driver or the life, safety or security of others.
driving a vehicle in a way that causes damage to public or private facilities.
driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or alcohol.
Narcotics, psychotropic substances or the like.
Driving a vehicle on the road without number plates.
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 80 km/h.
Escape from the traffic police for a light vehicle
Causing the death of a person
Causing serious accidents or injuries
Unauthorized changes to the vehicle’s engine or base.
Using a vehicle to transport hazardous or flammable materials without a permit.
Using recreational bicycles with three wheels or more on the road.
driving without a license.
