Dubai authorities and property developers plan to keep streets clear of dirty cars
Drivers in Dubai have been warned that dirty and damaged cars will be towed off the streets, with 12,000 confiscated this year.
The waste management department of Dubai Municipality and some of Dubai’s property developers have discussed plans to remove abandoned vehicles from roadsides and public places.
Under the My Vehicle campaign, businesses including Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Dubai Investment Group, Tecom, Dubai Properties Group and Meydan Group will help keep the streets clear of dirty, damaged and abandoned cars.
“The aim is to improve co-operation with the private sector, which manages residential and investment areas in Dubai estimated at 10,045 square kilometres,” said Abdul Majeed Sifai, director of waste management.
The organisations discussed ways to make residents aware of why they should not neglect vehicles and ruin the appearance of the city, he said.
“The municipality will tow abandoned vehicles that are approved by these companies for removal,” Mr Sifai said.
He said the property developer has the legal responsibility for removing the vehicle, not Dubai Municipality.
Warning stickers will be placed on cars that are marked for removal, giving the owners 15 days to clean them.
Failure to respond will mean the car will be impounded.
If the owner does not pay the fine, the car will be sold at an auction.
In Abu Dhabi, 500 motorists were fined in July for having excessively dirty vehicles.
This included holidaymakers who had flown out and left their cars unattended in the street.