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UAE: Left your car unwashed for ages? It could get confiscated

Dubai Municipality removes dirty, damaged cars, auctioning them off if unclaimed

Published: September 30, 2020 19:39 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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It is important that cars are not left unwashed or damaged in Dubai, especially in public places. — If your car is parked in a public place, ensure that it is regularly washed. Image Credit: Stock image

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Dubai Municipality’s ‘My Vehicle’ campaign focuses on maintaining public safety. — As part of the campaign, you will receive a notification from the municipality if your car negatively impacts the city's cleanliness and appearance. Image Credit: Stock image

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This includes dirty, damaged vehicles or one that is obstructing the cleaning of the city. — Image Credit: Stock image

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What happens if the car is not cleaned or moved? — The municipality follows three steps in cases where the car has been abandoned. Image Credit: Stock image

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1. The owner will be notified via SMS on the registered mobile number connected with the vehicle — The municipality also places stickers on the vehicle in question. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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2. If action is not taken within the time stipulated in the message, the car will then be moved to the Dubai Municipality scrap yard. — Image Credit: Stock image

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If the owners claim the car in this time, they have to pay a fine of Dh1,381, including municipal fines, storage charges and towing fee. — The cars will be kept in the scrap yard for six months, giving the chance to the vehicle owner to claim it. Image Credit: Stock image

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3. Vehicle will be auctioned if not retrieved by the owner — If the owner fails to claim the car during this time, it will be put up for auction. Image Credit: Stock image

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Fines - Cars left dirty can be fined Dh500. — The fine is issued under the ‘My Vehicle’ campaign of the Waste Management Department of Dubai Municipality. Image Credit: Stock image

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If the mobile number registered with the vehicle is no longer in use, you can also request the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to update the number. — Here's how you can change the registered number. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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1. Call RTA on 800 9090. 2. Select vehicle licensing services. 3. Provide the number plate along with verification details like your date of birth or Emirates ID number. 4. Provide the updated mobile number. — The process for changing registered mobile number with a vehicle in Dubai. Image Credit: Stock image

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Once you have completed the process, you will receive any notifications from authorities related to your car on the updated number. — Image Credit: Stock image

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