Official dispels rumours on ‘double’ traffic fines

Manama : The General Director of Traffic, Colonel Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa, has denied in a statement the social media reports that the department will double the traffic fines if the violators inquired about them through the e-government portal.

“He assured the public that they could inquire and pay their fines through the portal, while those interested of receiving SMSs on their mobile phones should register in the e-key service in the portal and update their information,” a statement issued by the directorate read.

“The SMS service includes informing the public on their vehicles’ registration expiration and the renewal date of driving licence.

They will also be informed about their traffic fines and offences,” the statement added.

This clarification came after reports shared on local social media networks that “the fines would double if you inquire about them online”. Traffic fines won’t double if inquired through the internet services of the General Directorate of Traffic as rumoured, a senior official confirmed yesterday.