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Trucks that spill concrete on roads could be fined up to Dh2,500
Concrete producing companies have been warned to avoid spillage on roads or face strict penalties. RTA has teamed up with Dubai Municipality to implement decision.
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:00 August 15, 2006
Dubai: Concrete producing companies have been warned to avoid spillage on roads or face strict penalties.
The penalties include confiscation of vehicles carrying ready-mix cement, the arrest of drivers and fines of up to Dh2,500. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has joined forces with Dubai Municipality to implement the decision.
"Concrete producers must take immediate measures to avoid spillage and falling of waste and concrete masses from their ready-mix vehicles during trips from factories to construction sites," said Abdullah Yousuf Al Ali, Director of Maintenance Department at the RTA.
He said concrete spillage tarnished the look and quality of Dubai roads, causing pollution, traffic jams and accidents.
It also causes losses of about half a million dirhams a year as the roads have to be cleaned, he added.
Al Ali said the RTA would take strict action against companies whose vehicles caused damage to roads.
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He said concrete producers must find the right solution for this vital issue. He asked them to refrain from overloading their vehicles and to cover shute vents properly while commuting. He also asked companies to conduct awareness campaigns for their drivers to avoid such violations.
Hassan M. Makki, Assistant Director of the Environment Department at Dubai Municipality, said spillage of concrete from vehicles was an offence by law.
"The municipality will monitor construction sites including roads and Dubai metro projects in a bid to keep roads around construction sites clean," he said.
He said ready-mix vehicles should be properly cleaned before leaving ready-mix companies or construction sites.
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