iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
The fashion designer set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the highest number — 13,262 — of pearls on a wedding dress
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Sharjah waives fines for minor traffic offences
The fine waiver intends to change the negative perception people have of the traffic week as a drive organised only for collecting fines.
Motorists who approached the traffic police in Sharjah with a sinking heart to pay fines for violating road regulations were revved up to learn that their misdemeanours had been forgiven. As part of the Gulf Traffic Week (GTW), that started from March 9, the Sharjah Traffic Police gave a pleasant surprise to many errant motorists by waiving some of their traffic fines. Instead, drivers who went to the department to pay their fines received a stamped receipt — free.
The waivers were for lesser offences like blocking the road, unauthorised parking and driving without the seat belt on.
The campaign with the slogan “Our aim is your safety” will continue till March 14.
Major Khalid Al Kay, head of the GTW committee, said the initiative aims to raise motorists’ traffic awareness. The fine waiver intends to change the negative perception people have of the traffic week as a drive organised only for collecting fines.
afkarali@khaleejtimes.com
More news from
The Philippines and Bangladesh both suspended in-person classes, while India is reviewing whether heat has affected turnout in national elections
The demonstrators vow to remain at the hall until their demands are met
The volcano sent a tower of ash more than five kilometres into the sky as well as a fiery column of lava
It is too dangerous to make the 30-km journey from Jabalia to Rafah to see her son Yehia, says Sondos, mother of the baby
Carriers faced disruptions to flights after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel further narrowed options for planes
The guide covers everything from improving fine motor skills to teaching kids to care about the environment
This was the lowest demand in the past 9 months
