New initiative in Oman offers partial to full exemption for transport fines

Muscat: The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in the Sultanate of Oman has unveiled a new initiative to ease the financial burden of land transport violations incurred before February 18, 2025. The announcement outlines a structured settlement plan offering partial or full exemptions and instalment options based on the type of violator.

Under the new scheme:

- Individual owners of taxis and light transport vehicles will receive a 100% exemption from outstanding fines.

- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are eligible for a 70% reduction, with the remaining balance payable over a six-month installment period.

- Large companies will benefit from a 50% reduction, also with the option to pay the remainder in installments over six months.

Additionally, the ministry clarified that if a company regardless of size has canceled its operations or suspended its commercial registration for at least one year prior to the cutoff date, all related fines will be waived entirely.

This move is part of the government’s broader efforts to support the transport sector and promote regulatory compliance. Beneficiaries are encouraged to take advantage of the settlement terms before the deadline.