President pledges to write off fines for traffic violations
07 Jun 2015, 1:30 PM
President Abdulla Yameen has pledged to write off fines accumulated for traffic violations and illegal parking.
Speaking at a function with youth supporters last night, Yameen observed that the fines for some motorcycles impounded at the tow yard has reached up to MVR80,000 (US$5,188), which most youth were unable to afford.
“We have submitted a bill to the People’s Majlis to write off debt or arrears built up like this. So from the day this bill passes, those youth will no longer be in debt,” he declared to loud cheers.
Yameen said the pro-government majority will pass amendments to the land transportation law before Ramadan or during the current session of parliament.
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