3,911 cars abandoned in Sharjah impounded

Sharjah Municipality impounded 3,911 abandoned cars from different areas of the emirate during the first half of 2021.

Mohammad Al Kaabi, Head of Operations Department at the Municipal Control and Inspection Department in Sharjah Municipality, said the vehicles were impounded as they were left unattended for long periods of time.

Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) carries out continuous inspection and awareness campaigns to urge the public not to abandon their vehicles in the sandy areas beside buildings for long periods.

Dh500 fine

During the first half of this year, Sharjah Municipality impounded 3,911 vehicles as they were completely dirty. Owners of other vehicles with less dirt were notified to keep their vehicles properly cleaned and maintained in order to avoid those being impounded. Some of the seized vehicles did not have the number plates and had been parked in prohibited areas, Al Kaabi said.

Car owners who leave their cars parked on the streets for long periods of time will be fined Dh500.