New vehicle testing centre opens

ajman — The Ajman Public Transportation Corporation’s new vehicle testing and registration centre in the Ajarf area will start providing services from today.

Speaking to Khaleej Times, Omar bin Omair, director-general of the corporation, said that the Speed Centre is the largest of its kind in Ajman. It has six inspection lanes, including those for light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles, locomotives and trailers. It operates 14 hours a day and six days a week.

He added that centre has a wide range of facilities that enable motorists to complete the vehicle testing and registration process swiftly. The project, which was initiated in two phases with a total cost of Dh31 million, is expected to provide local customers with a full and comprehensive range of vehicle services. The project is part of the corporation’s projects that aimed at implementing new services that will benefit the local community.

He added that the centre, which was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Amar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown prince of Ajman, will provide services including technical inspection of heavy and light vehicles alongside a car insurance and licensing centre, plate number factory and other services such as paying fines and fees for the traffic department. It also has typing services offices.