Authorities at Ras Al Khaimah has impounded a total of 820 abandoned vehicles since May 2020.
Brigadier Dr Mohamed Saeed Al Humaidi, director-general of central operations at the Ras Al Khaimah Police, stated that these abandoned vehicles aren’t reflective of the emirate’s image.
“They have been impounded from the roads, districts, workshops and garages here. Our teams located vehicles that distort the image of the emirate,” said Dr. Al Humaidi in a statement.
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Other unattended vehicles have also been placed with warning signs, stating that owners have 10 days to remove the car from the area and clean up their vehicles.
Meanwhile, vehicles with no plates are impounded immediately.
“Those without number plates are instantly confiscated. Also, if the car was old, dirty, in terrible condition, unfit for running, or partially damaged, no grace period is given – the vehicle involved is instantly seized and shifted the RAK Police impoundment yard. The same applies to the vehicles offered for sale in undesignated areas, along with those with body damages, no tires, no roof, no doors, no engine, deflated tires, or damaged windows,” explained Dr. Al Humaidi.
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RAK Police officials also remind motorists to ensure their car’s upkeep and maintenance.
“The owners of abandoned vehicles who failed to shift them in time, may only recover their impounded vehicles after making payment of due fine,” said Dr. Al Humaidi.
