Sharjah Police have cancelled over 7,000 traffic violations older than 10 years, benefiting 284 individuals. This initiative, part of a Sharjah Executive Council decision, aims to ease financial burdens and promote compliance. A fee of AED 1,000 per vehicle applies, with humanitarian exemptions available.
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