4K vehicles towed by Sharjah in H1
Owners of vehicles travelling abroad must designate someone to keep their cars clean throughout their absence.” Saeed Bu Rahaima, director of the inspection operations, Sharjah Municipality
sharjah — A whopping 4,045 abandoned vehicles have been confiscated by the Sharjah Municipality in the first half of 2018, according to a senior official.
Saeed Bu Rahaima, director of inspection operations at the Sharjah Municipality, said the inspection campaign is part of the municipality’s keenness to prevent the distortions of the general view and to monitor all negative phenomena in the emirate.
“The municipality towed away the abandoned vehicles, that were covered with dust and dirt and created distorted view of the city.”
Bu Rahaima explained that the confiscated vehicles include cars left in public streets and residential areas for a long period, vehicles left without number plates in public places, vehicles on display for sale in non-designated areas and vehicles left after accidents or breakdown.
He said that during the first half of this year 4,045 abandoned vehicles were confiscated, 6,420 fines were issued to owners who violated the regulations and 10,969 warning stickers were posted on neglected vehicles. “The warnings are placed on the cars for a grace period of 24 to 72 hours before being confiscated, depending on the location of the vehicle and the nature of the area where it is parked.
“However, vehicles without number plates and those on display for sale will immediately be confiscated without notice or warnings,” he said.
He added that these kind of violations are rising, especially in summer.
“The municipality is working hard to eliminate violations through intensification of campaigns
and raising awareness among members of society through social media.
“During the summer, many people travel for periods more than a month and their vehicles are stationed at sandy areas adjacent to buildings they live in or in public places, which make them vulnerable to dust.
“Vehicle owners travelling abroad must designate someone to keep their cars clean throughout their absence,” said Bu Rahaima.