Umm Al Quwain residents have received welcome news ahead of the UAE’s National Day celebrations, as the emirate announced a 40% discount on select traffic fines for a limited period. The initiative, introduced by Umm Al Quwain Police, aims to ease financial burdens, encourage motorists to clear outstanding violations, and promote safer road behaviour as the year comes to an end.
As the UAE gears up to celebrate the 54th National Day, Umm Al Quwain authorities have announced a special initiative to ease the burden on motorists — a 40 per cent discount on traffic fines for eligible offences.
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The offer applies to most traffic violations committed within Umm Al Quwain before December 1, 2025. During the discount period, motorists can settle outstanding fines at a reduced rate, offering substantial savings — particularly for those with multiple pending penalties.
However, there are some important caveats: “aggravated offences” — serious or dangerous traffic violations — are excluded from the discount scheme.
The window for taking advantage of the discount runs from December 1, 2025 to January 9, 2026.
The discount initiative by Umm Al Quwain Police appears to be motivated by a desire to relieve financial pressure on residents during the national celebrations and to encourage a clean slate as the year ends. Authorities hope this will foster goodwill, promote compliance, and help motorists clear pending violations without facing full penalties.
For residents with outstanding fines, this represents a potentially significant saving. Instead of paying full fine amounts — which may add up if there are multiple violations — drivers now have a limited-time opportunity to reduce their fines by nearly half, provided they act during the discount period.
It’s important to note that serious traffic violations will not qualify for the discount. This includes offences that endanger safety, such as reckless driving, dangerous speeding, or other “aggravated” breaches (as defined by local traffic laws).
Motorists with such violations will still be liable for the full fines — the initiative does not offer leniency for major or safety-related offences.
While procedural details may vary, previous discount campaigns in Umm Al Quwain have allowed motorists to pay fines and settle impoundments or black points through official channels like the national driver's-services app or direct payment at police service centres.
Eligible motorists are advised to check their outstanding fine records through official platforms, then pay within the discount window to benefit from the 40 % reduction. Acting promptly will be crucial — after the deadline (January 9, 2026) the fines will return to full value.
This is not the first time Umm Al Quwain has offered discounted fines around national celebrations. In prior years, police have offered 50 per cent discounts on traffic fines ahead of National Day or Union Day, with similar conditions and exclusions for serious offences.
These periodic amnesties serve as both a gesture of goodwill and a practical mechanism to help clear outstanding fines — reducing backlog and encouraging compliance among motorists.
For many motorists, this initiative may offer a lifeline. Benefits include:
Cost savings, especially for those with multiple or recurring violations.
Removal of black points or impoundment issues, if such penalties are eligible for reduction.
Cleaner, updated traffic records ahead of the new year.
Reduced financial burden during festive season, which often comes with additional expenses.
However — and this is crucial — drivers must ensure their violations are eligible (i.e. not aggravated offences) and settle payments before the discount period ends.
Once the discount window closes on January 9, 2026, fines revert to their original amounts. Any unpaid fines will need to be cleared at full value, and previous benefits such as impoundment cancellation or black-point removal may no longer apply.
Motorists who attempt to use the discount after the deadline may be denied, per the terms set by Umm Al Quwain Police.
The 40 per cent traffic-fine discount by Umm Al Quwain Police is a timely initiative that reflects the spirit of community relief and national celebration. For many motorists, it is an opportunity to settle outstanding fines affordably and start the new year with a clean record. For the broader community, it may encourage better compliance and renewed trust in traffic enforcement systems.
As residents across the UAE mark the upcoming National Day, those with outstanding fines in Umm Al Quwain have a window to act — smart and timely payment could offer meaningful savings.
