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    COVID-19: Dubai Police answers frequently asked questions on 24-hour restrictions

    All your questions on Coronavirus-related measures answered by Dubai Police


    Published:  April 16, 2020 12:56 Last updated:  April 17, 2020 23:01 Compiled by Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Dubai Police answers all the questions residents have regarding the 24-hour restrictions.. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Here is all you need to know about how can move, when and how. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Dubai Police's permit website, however, has implemented restrictions on how frequently you can apply for permits for certain tasks. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    Dubai Police officials had earlier asked residents to shop in bulk for three or four days, to avoid daily trips. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    What exactly is the extension of restrictions? Dubai Police elaborates. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Will radars catch all the vehicles across the emirate? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Will Security Services providers and companies providing vital services of sterilisation be allowed to continue operating? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Yes, says Dubai Police. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Are employees of warehouses and industries of food and medical supplies and vital business allowed to continue operating? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Yes. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Are general delivery services of online businesses allowed to continue operating? Yes. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Fishermen, too, are exempted from the restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Delivering cattle feed or feeding livestock are allowed, as well as visiting veterinary clinics. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Laundry service providers, if associated with the sterilisation opertions, are exempted. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    How can I go to work, if I come under the exempted categories? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You can leave home at any time of day. However, you must carry a proof of identification and work ID. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Are employees in support sectors exempted as well? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Yes, but they can be travel only between 8am and 2pm. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The list of vital sectors, exempted from the restrictions, includes healthcare services ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    food supply outlets, delivery services, restaurants ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    healthcare manufacturers, industrial sector in vital industries, industrial supply chain for services and basic commodities ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    water and electricity sector, petrol and gas stations and district cooling services, telecommunications sector, media sector, airports, airlines, ports, shipping ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    customes duty and border crossings, public and private security services ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    municipality services ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    organisations involved in combating COVID-19, public transport (buses and taxis only) ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    construction sector (subject to obtaining the necessary permits) Image Credit: Gulf News
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    support sectors ... Image Credit: Gulf News
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    banking and financial services, social welfare services, laundry services (for permitted outlets), maintenance services. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The exemption also applies to all service and support providers to vital sectors. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You need to carry legal documents or proofs when stepping out. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Tickets are issued against the driver and not the vehicle, according to Dubai Police. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Regardless of the car you are driving, if you are authorised to go out, you will not be penalised. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You would need to authorisation at a later date, to cancel any ticket that may have been issued. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    How do I cancel a written pledge I was asked to sign? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If you are authorised to go for work but misuse it for personal matters, you will be penalised. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If the ticket is issued by mistake, you can cancel it at a later date by going to the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police headquarters. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Taxis are exempted from the movement restriction under certain conditions. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Subcontractors for vital construction projects are also exempt. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Heavy trucks are exempted in certain categories. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You need to keep certain documents to prove that your work falls under the exempted categories. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Government employees must present their job ID. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Private sector employees need work letters with details of their movement and purpose of work. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Families can cross through Dubai, when travelling between other emirates. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Roads which can be used: Emirates Road (Dubai Bypass Road), Mohammed bin Zayed Rd , Dubai-Hatta Rd, or Dubai-Al Ain Rd, Sheikh Zayed Road. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Violators will face stringent legal action. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Buses and taxis are still operational in Dubai. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Testing will be increased in the city, especially in densely populated areas. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Food outets, supermarkets and pharmacies will continue to function. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    However, when shopping for essential needs, only one family member is permitted to leave the house for this purpose Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Always wear a mask and gloves and practise social distancing when you do step out. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    When can you leave your home during these restrictions? Apply for the permit ahead of time to avoid any confusion. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You can apply for the permit here: www.dxbpermit.gove.ae/home Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You can also step out for only the following reasons: Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Essential grocery shopping, for which only one member of the family will get the permit. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    buying medicines and getting tested for COVID-19. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    How do I go to buy essential food items? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The process is fairly simple, as long as you follow the precautions and comply with the restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Is dog walking allowed? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    No, but you can take your pet out for 10 minutes if he or she wants to relieve himself. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Can I apply for a permit for multiple trips during the day? You can, but they will only get approved if necessary. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    You can pay the ticket fins through the Dubai Police Traffic Fines Payment System. Read our guide here to find out how: https://gulfnews.com/1.1576072955238 Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Why do some applications get rejected? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The permit applications are examined by an expert team and then approved or rejected. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Therefore, it is important to state your trip duration and reason precisely. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If you take daily trips, instead of planning in advance, your application may not get approved. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Question: I have more than one wife, and I need to visit them, do I need a permit? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Regardless of the reason you are stepping out, you need a move permit. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Can I visit my elderly mother, to give her medication? It is best to avoid close contact, especially with the elderly, to ensure their health. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Family visits are not being approved, unless they are absolutely necessary. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If you are going to the ATM, make sure you provide the trip duration that is reasonable. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If going to the ATM takes a maximum of 30 minutes, but you apply for a three hour permit, it will not be approved. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Why did I get a warning despite having a permit? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Permission is being given only to the applicant and if you have a family member accompanying you, you will be found in violation of the restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Can I visit sick relatives at the hospital? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Can I attend a friend's funeral during the restrictions? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Death permits are only given for the first- and second-degree relatives, after clarifying that when applying for the permit. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    What are the consequences of a second warning from a police patrol? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    If the person is found to consistently violate warnings, his or her case will be referred to the Crisis and Emergencies Prosecution for further legal action. Image Credit: Gulf News
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