UAE cops to fine violators of Covid-19 precautionary measures

UAE cops to fine violators of Covid-19 precautionary measures

Authorised to fine between Dh500 and Dh50,000 according to the nature of offence.. Police officers have been authorised to slap fines listed in the UAE Attorney-General's resolution, which was issued as part of the precautionary measures taken to contain the spread of Covid-19.. Violators will be fined between Dh500 and Dh50,000 according to the nature of offences committed.. Also read: New list of fines issued for Covid-19 violations in UAE. As per Article 6 of the resolution, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and police departments in the country will be responsible for collecting fines from violators.. Emirati lawyer Awatif Mohammed Khouri said updates made on the list of violations and announced Saturday night introduced new violations. ". A new violation which will be earning offenders a Dh3,000-fine was added to the list.. It's the violation of leaving temporary or permanent residence during restriction times announced by authorities for unnecessary reasons except for work or buying grocery and medicine necessities," she said.. One of the changes made to the list further explained that failing to wear medical masks in enclosed spaces is restricted to people with chronic diseases and to those suffering from cold or flu symptoms," said Awatif.. Other