Ras Al Khaimah: In celebration of the UAE’s 52nd Union Day (December 2), the Public Service Department in Ras Al Khaimah has announced a 50 per cent discount on public fines throughout the month of December.
The initiative comes as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to promote awareness and foster a culture of environmental responsibility in the emirate.
Engineer Khalid Fadl Al Ali, Director-General of Ras Al Khaimah Public Service Department, emphasised that the initiative aims to spread joy among community members during the Union Day celebrations and to encourage individuals to settle the fines associated with public violations while taking into consideration the social and economic circumstances of residents.
By offering this substantial reduction in fines, he said, the department aims to support development, facilitate compliance with regulations, and minimise disruptions to individuals’ interests.
Abu Dhabi: As the UAE gears up to celebrate its 52nd Union Day, Abu Dhabi Police have laid out specific rules to ensure public order and safety during the festivities.
In a public announcement, the police have stipulated guidelines, which including categorically prohibiting all marches and random gatherings.
Decorations shops are specifically instructed not to display any flags or posters unless they are of the UAE flag or related to the Union Day.
Individuals celebrating the event must strictly adhere to traffic rules and unquestionably follow any directives given by police officers. Any use of party spray by individuals, whether in vehicles or on foot, has been declared strictly off-limits.
Furthermore, the police have banned any tampering with vehicle number plates, changes to the colour of vehicles, and the darkening or tinting of windshields in all scenarios. Only the Union Day stickers that comply with certain regulations are permitted on vehicles. The authorities have also prohibited exceeding the designated vehicle occupancy limits for passengers, including practices such as exiting from windows or sunroofs.
Additionally, vehicle owners are advised that any modifications that could impact the engine structure or visibility, especially alterations to the exhaust system, are not allowed. Disruptions to traffic flow or any form of road closure are also forbidden during the celebrations.
The Abu Dhabi Police have made it clear that failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate fines and penalties, especially targeting drivers and decoration shops that do not adhere to the stipulated guidelines. These regulations will be enforced from November 27 to December 4 to coincide with the Union Day festivities.
Guidelines
Marches and random gatherings are not permitted
Decoration shops owners are forbidden from installing any flag or poster, except for the UAE flag or Union Day posters.
Celebrants must strictly adhere to traffic rules and unquestionably follow police officers instructions.
Keep the volume of songs at a minimum, allowing only those related to the Union Day
The use of any spray (party spray) by the driver, passengers or pedestrians is strictly prohibited.
Do not wear scarves, except for the Union Day.
Do not tamper with the front or rear number plates
Do not change the vehicle colour, and tint the windshield under any circumstances
Raising of flags of any countries other than the UAE is strictly prohibited
Refrain from affixing any stickers, signs, or logos on the vehicle, with the sole exception of the Union Day stickers following the specified rules and conditions.
Do not cover the vehicle’s side, front, or rare windows with stickers or use a front
Do not exceed the permitted vehicle occupancy limit, and strictly refrain from exiting through the windows or sunroof at any point.
It is strictly prohibited to take part in stunt driving on both internal and external roads.