Sharjah has approved plans to waive traffic fines of more than 10-years-old, if a fee is paid.
The announcement was made following a Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Tuesday.
The session was chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.
Sharjah to waive historic traffic fines
The Council approved a decision regarding the waiver of traffic violations in the emirate. Under the new decision, violations recorded by the competent authority at the Police General Command will be dropped if 10 years have passed since the date of the violation.
In addition, the decision stipulates a fee of AED1,000 ($272) for submitting a request to waive traffic violations, with the following exemptions:
- Verified death of the vehicle owner
- Verified continuous departure of the vehicle owner from the country for no less than 10 years
- Abandoned vehicles, where the owner cannot be reached
At the same meeting, the council issued a decision promoting Salem Hamed Al Abdooli, Director of the Projects Department at the Sharjah Department of Housing (SDH), to the grade of “Department Director” and appointing him as the Director of the Department.
The meeting addressed a number of topics listed on the agenda, focusing on monitoring the performance of government departments and entities, and reviewing progress across various sectors.
These discussions aim to ensure the achievement of the emirate’s strategic objectives.
The Council issued a decision promoting Eng. Salem Hamed Al Abdooli, Director of the Projects Department at the Sharjah Department of Housing (SDH), to the grade of “Department Director” under the special jobs system of the Sharjah Government, and appointing him as the Director of the Department.
The Council reviewed the amendments proposed by the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) to the draft law regulating the judicial authority in the Emirate.
It directed that the amended draft be referred to Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, in preparation for its issuance.
The Council discussed the growing aviation sector in the Emirate, attributing this growth to the Emirate’s supportive environment and diverse logistical and service facilities.
The discussion included future opportunities to further strengthen the emirate’s position in the aviation industry.
The Council also reviewed a report on the Sharjah Training Centre for Airport Sciences, which provides accredited training programmes recognised by both local and international bodies.
These programmes cover aviation, air transport, and security.
The report detailed the centre’s integrated and specialised facilities, which include simulators, training rooms, labs, testing and meeting rooms, a conference hall, and classrooms.
It also outlined the various phases the centre underwent to obtain its official accreditations.
