Coronavirus: Dh10,000 fine for violating precautionary measures in Abu Dhabi

Police warned against public gatherings and meetings, holding of public or private events, including at private farms.

Abu Dhabi Police has urged community members to adhere to Covid-19 precautionary measures and procedures or face fine of up to Dh10,000.

Police asked residents to maintain social distance of not less than 2 metres, wear face masks and avoid crowded places and strictly follow the National Sterilisation Programme guidelines.

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Police warned against public gatherings and meetings, holding of public or private events, including at private farms. Organiser of such events face Dh10,000 fine and attendees Dh5,000. Also, Dh1,000 is fine for not maintaining social distancing.

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And a fine of Dh1,000 will be imposed on a driver if there are more than three individuals in a vehicle.

"This applies to taxi drivers and passengers who are not second-degree family. However, first-degree relatives are exempt from the limitation," police said.

• Abu Dhabi

Ashwani Kumar

• ashwani@khaleejtimes.com