DUBAI: First it was Abu Dhabi, now Dubai has joined the UAE capital in the clampdown on dirty cars, with thousands being issued with warnings and even pricey penalties.
People who go away on holiday, leaving their vehicles on the city’s streets gathering dirt risk fines, UAE daily Gulf News reported, citing the Dubai Municipality.
Now the authority’s waste management department has warned motorists not to leave their vehicles unwashed for long periods as part of an ongoing campaign that has seen 37,347 warnings issued to owners of dirty cars, and 4,930 cars towed away between the start of 2016 and June 2017.
Offenders who ignore the warnings and eventually have their vehicles impounded face costs of 1,381 dirhams ($376), including municipal fines, storage charges and a towing fee, the report added.
Abdul Majeed Abdul Aziz Al Saifaie, director of the waste management department, told the newspaper that dirty cars left on the side of main roads would be removed immediately.
“It is a cleaning issue for us. These cars affect the aesthetic appearance of Dubai and also can cause safety issues,” he explained.
And he said people who were planning to go away on vacation should ensure that they make arrangements for their vehicles to be cleaned.
Dubai joins clampdown on dirty cars
Dubai joins clampdown on dirty cars
