Sana’a: Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi on Saturday approved the traffic reductions and facilities matrix submitted by the Minister of Interior, Major General Abdulkarim al-Houthi, based on a proposal from the General Traffic Department. The approval of traffic reductions and facilities comes on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, and in recognition of the circumstances caused by the American, Saudi, and Emirati aggression, in an effort to alleviate the burdens and suffering of drivers.
According to Yemen News Agency, the matrix includes several key measures aimed at easing the financial load on drivers. These measures include reducing fees for all previous and accumulated traffic violations from before May 2022 to a mere 1,000 Y.R for each violation. Additionally, the minimum fee for all traffic violations committed before Ramadan 5, 1446 AH (March 5, 2025 AD) will be adopted instead of the maximum limit, with the exception of the violation of driving against the lane, which will retain its maximum limit due to its severity and danger.
Moreover, there is an exemption from old renewal fees for all previous years, with fees calculated only for the last year. Another component of the matrix is the exemption from the last fine for which a vehicle was seized and impounded, along with the option for drivers to pay traffic violation fees in installments, according to the amounts due.
These reductions and facilities, which will be in effect until the end of Ramadan, apply to all means of transportation, whether they are registered or not. The Prime Minister praised these measures, highlighting that they represent a reduction of more than 50 percent of the fees. He encouraged drivers to take advantage of these temporary facilities and correct their legal status before the specified deadline expires.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of adhering to traffic rules and etiquette for the safety of all road users and to reflect a true civilized image of the country.