2,668 abandoned vehicles seized in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - Campaign by the municipality urges the public to avoid leaving vehicles in public places for lengthy periods.

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has impounded 2,668 vehicles that were abandoned in public areas and residential communities in the Musaffah area since the beginning of the year.
In all, the municipality identified 3,142 abandoned vehicles during the period.
An ongoing campaign by the municipality is urging the public to avoid leaving vehicles in public places for lengthy periods as the "unsightly practice mars the civilised appearance of the city".
The notice period for removing abandoned vehicles was recently revised from 14 days to three. Three days after the notice is served to owners, an inspector will notify a vehicle-towing company to remove the vehicle.
The law is applicable to all vehicles, including trailers, boats and others. A fine of Dh3,000 is slapped on the owner. When the offender reports to the municipality, a settlement is offered, including the payment of just 50 per cent of the fine.
If the offence is repeated, the fine is doubled and daily impoundment fees will be applied.
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