UAE: Hundreds of motorists regain driving licences, benefit from traffic point reduction courses

UAE: Hundreds of motorists regain driving licences, benefit from traffic point reduction courses

The system targets those who rack up traffic violations to help them understand the importance of responsible driving

Published: Mon 7 Aug 2023, 12:34 PM

Over a thousand motorists in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra have reaped the benefits of traffic points reduction courses in the first half of 2023.

This initiative, undertaken by Abu Dhabi Police's Community Security Sector, aims to modify drivers' behaviour and instill a sense of responsibility in them while they are behind the wheel.

Brigadier Ahmed Masoud Al Mazrouei, the director of the Community Security Sector at Abu Dhabi Police, expressed the importance of such programmes in minimising traffic offences and fostering safer roads. He highlighted how these courses have enabled drivers to regain their driving licenses after successfully completing the required training.

With a total of 729 courses conducted in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, and Urdu, the authorities have made a concerted effort to ensure a broader reach of participants.

Under the traffic points reduction system, drivers have the opportunity to enroll in three distinct programs.

The first program caters to drivers with 8 to 23 traffic points on their record, providing them with a chance to have eight points reduced upon course completion.

The second program targets individuals