Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that they deal firmly with violators of the national sterilization program, from the reckless who endanger the lives of others, and apply the prescribed penalties against them, noting at the same time that they deal with the spirit of the law with some minor violations, by raising awareness and urging individuals to be committed while driving vehicles.

The time for the national sterilization program for residential areas in Abu Dhabi begins from eight in the evening until six in the morning, while the program begins in the industrial and labor areas in Abu Dhabi from six in the evening until six in the morning.

The Deputy Director of Traffic Engineering and Road Safety Department at Abu Dhabi Police, Lt. Col. Dr. Muslim Muhammad Al Junaibi, confirmed that Abu Dhabi Police deals strictly with violators of the national sterilization program, especially the category of negligent people who do not abide by the instructions issued during the implementation of the national sterilization program, stressing the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness, Especially during these exceptional circumstances, to protect the security and health of members of society, and strict enforcement of the law and penalties for violators. In the same vein, it applies the spirit of the law in some minor violations, which are committed by some individuals on the roads, as the goal is to avoid them any danger that may threaten their lives.

He stressed the importance of strengthening joint efforts by everyone in the face of the Corona virus, to ensure the safety and health of all, as it is the responsibility of all, stressing that the Abu Dhabi Police continue their efforts to achieve the goal of leadership in preserving the security and safety of society.

In the same context, Al-Junaibi warned the drivers against the danger of throwing masks and gloves on public roads and in the parking of vehicles, after using them, stressing that all the competent state agencies warned that they could be contaminated and transmit the infection to others and put their lives at risk, stressing the application of the punishment imposed on violators , Which is a fine of 1000 dirhams, and the registration of six traffic points.

Al-Junaibi also warned of the danger of leaving sterilization materials inside the vehicles, in light of the widespread use of these days, as they contain highly flammable materials and cause dangerous accidents, especially with high temperatures, calling on individuals to keep the gaps in a suitable place and appropriate heat. Abu Dhabi Police called upon all of them to be obligated not to leave homes during the implementation of the planned national sterilization program, whether in residential, industrial or labor areas, except in cases of necessity, and to adhere to preventive measures, within the framework of applying precautionary measures and preventive measures to limit the spread of the Corona virus.

Administrative violations and penalties

The decision of the Public Prosecutor, No. (38) for the year 2020 regarding the application of the updated regulations for controlling violations and administrative penalties issued by the Cabinet’s decision, to limit the spread of the Corona virus, a fine of 3000 dirhams for violating exit from permanent or temporary residence at the times of the ban announced by the competent authorities , Except for cases of exit for reasons of necessity to purchase food and drug needs or exit for health emergencies, and the categories of vital sectors for which a decision is exempted from the embargo.

It also included a fine of 1000 dirhams for violating the failure to wear medical masks in closed places for people with chronic diseases, people suffering from symptoms of colds and flu, and not others, and not taking into account the distance between people.

And a fine of 2000 dirhams for violating leaving the house without necessity or necessity, or for reasons other than work or for the purchase of basic needs, and a fine of 1,000 dirhams for the driver of the vehicle if the number of passengers allowed in a single car exceeds three people.

A fine of 1000 dirhams, and 6 traffic points, the penalty for throwing gags and gloves on the roads.