Filed on December 2, 2017 | Last updated on December 2, 2017 at 05.14 pm

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince ordered the Ministry of Interior to coordinate with traffic departments to implement the discount countrywide.

In the 'Year of Giving' and in the spirit of the UAE National Day, 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.

The 50 per cent reduction in fines for all traffic offences and impoundment fees will be valid for traffic fines issued before December 2, 2017 nationwide.

The discounted fines will have to be paid within three months starting from the date of issuing the directives (December 1, 2017), after which the full value of the fines shall be charged.

According to the directives, motorists are strongly advised to comply with traffic rules and regulations and ensure the safety of life and property.

Sheikh Mohamed's announcement comes after the Abu Dhabi Police announced a 50 per cent discount on all traffic fines in the Capital. Abu Dhabi residents can benefit from this discount by paying the fines in the next 60 days, starting from December 2 (Saturday).

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The Ministry of Interior has retweeted Sheikh Mohamed's announcement.