RAK Police crack down on abandoned vehicles
ras al khaimah — The Ras Al Khaimah Police have intensified inspection raids against abandoned vehicles across the emirate.
Brigadier Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Humaidi, director of the central operations of RAK Police, said abandoned vehicles used to be the responsibility of the RAK civic body.
“This is not the case anymore as the RAK Police have chipped in to end to this negative phenomenon. We have launched a special campaign to develop public awareness about these ‘time bombs’,” he said.
“Some people abuse the spaces available in front of shops and parks. Some have offered their vehicles for sale.”
Brig Humaidi said the RAK Police will alert the people before taking action. “A sticker shall be stuck on abandoned vehicles, whereby the owner will be given a grace period of 10 days. If they fail to remove the vehicle during this period, the vehicle will be impounded. It will only be released after the payment of due fine.”
Such abandoned vehicles not only tarnish the image of the city, but also turn as hideouts for illegal practices. “It is the duty of law enforcement bodies here to put an end to this phenomenon and enhance public safety and security.”
Residents of Ras Al Khaimah have also voiced their concerns over abandoned vehicles which have mostly turned into landfills and hideouts for illegal practices, and urged the authorities concerned to take action and remove them.
“Many vehicles are intentionally abandoned on public roads, residential areas, garages and in front
We have launched a special campaign to develop public awareness about these ‘time bombs.”
Brig Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Humaidi, operations, director of the central RAK Police
of houses and buildings,” said Ahmad Shebl, an Egyptian teacher.
Reda Al Saeed, an Algerian resident, said some people leave their vehicles for sale on public roads. “I have seen vehicles parked for sale at the parking facilities of some private hospitals.”
Ali Salem, an Emirati national, said some of these vehicles were involved in traffic accidents. “Some have incurred heavy traffic fines, and their owners are unable or do not wish to pay them out.”