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29 March 2024

Discounts do not cover parking, Salik fines: RTA

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Motorists hoping to benefit from the announcement of discounts on accumulated traffic fines are in for some disappointment.

According to Khaleej Times, the discounts announced by Dubai Police recently will not cover Salik and parking violations, late registration charges, damage to public transport and property, or others that come under the purview of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

“Traffic fines are fully owned by the Dubai Police and the RTA owns fines like parking, Salik etc, which are not considered traffic fines.

As far as I’m aware, fines owned by the RTA are not up for discounts,” clarified Ahmed Hashim Bahrozyan, CEO of the Licensing Agency.

Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamin recently announced through his Twitter account discounts on all accumulated traffic fines for motorists in Dubai, however, the date and type of penalities have not been mentioned yet.

The discount comes as another incentive for motorists to pay the fines, although the RTA and Dubai Police both offer instalment options for people with fines of more than Dh3,000 and for companies with fines of more than Dh5,000.