(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) As many as 78,435 people have availed of the 55 per cent discount on all types of traffic fines in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) so far.
Major-General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of the RAK Police, said: "The discount offer, spanning all types of traffic fines, including vehicle impoundment, was initially launched to mark the 7th anniversary of the ascension day of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah."
To avail of the offer, motorists have to pay the fines at the traffic and licensing centres and police stations , Al Nuaimi added.
He said that the decision is in line with the RAK Police initiatives to bring happiness to customers. "The move will reduce financial burdens on all members of the society."
Meanwhile, official records show that fixed and portable radars have detected up to 219,746 speeding drivers in the first nine months of this year.
"These fixed and portable radars on the roads will also help reduce traffic accidents in the emirate," according to The RAK Police chief.
The 32-day grace period announced on November 1, which was scheduled to end on Wednesday, has been extended for 17 more days, on the occasion of UAE National Day.
Separately, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has directed the Ministry of Interior to coordinate with the traffic and licensing departments across the country to slash all traffic fines by 50 per cent.
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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