Motorists are advised not to alter or tamper their plate numbers, stating that those who do so will immediately face the court.
The Abu Dhabi Police advised the public that motorists who drive vehicles with fake and/or obscured plate numbers will be directly referred to public prosecution.
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Motorists caught in this illegal act will also have to pay a fine of AED 50,000 (Php 660,000) to have their vehicle released from impoundment.
Authorities also advise that it is illegal to make any changes or use number plates in a way that is inconsistent with the legislation in force.
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The vehicle will remain with the authorities until the driver has paid for its release.
Impounded vehicles due to this voilation will be auctioned after three months if left unclaimed by the owner.
القانون رقم 5 لسنة 2020م بشأن حجز المركبات في إمارة أبوظبي مخالفة قيادة مركبة بلوحات أرقام مصطنعة أو مقلدة أو مطموسة أو تم تغييرها أو استعمالها بطريقة لا تتفق مع التشريعات السارية ومع تحقق علم قائد المركبة بذلك يحال الى النيابة العامة والقيمة المالية لفك حجز المركبة 50,000 درهم pic.twitter.com/TKGBq53xUX
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) September 28, 2020
