Dubai Municipality reminds residents to avoid throwing chewing gum on roads and other public places.
Violators can face fines of up to Dh500 as per local order No.11 of 2003, which seeks to maintain the cleanliness and aesthetic of the emirate.
The order also aims to teach residents the importance of keeping their areas clean.
“Avoid throwing bubble gums on the roads to avoid a violation penalty of 500 dirhams based on the local order No. 11 of 2003,” the advisory read.
تجنب إلقاء بقايا اللبان على الطرقات.
لتتجنب مخالفة قدرها 500 درهم استناداً إلى بنود الأمر المحلي رقم 11 لسنة 2003.
Avoid throwing bubble gums on the roads to avoid a violation penalty of 500 dirhams based on the local order No. 11 of 2003. pic.twitter.com/wc1ARarho6— بلدية دبي (@DMunicipality) September 4, 2018
Moreover, chewing gums are also not allowed in public transport such as Dubai Metro and buses.
Spitting in public is also punishable by a fine of Dh1,000. In March, the municipality also issued another advisory on throwing cups on roads.
إن رميك لكوب شاي كرك واحد ،،،
قد يكلفك 500 درهم
إستناداً إلى بنود الأمر المحلي رقم 11 لسنة 2003
بيدك إستدامة نظافة مدينتك#دبي #بلدية_دبي pic.twitter.com/sCQsJ3OuNf— بلدية دبي (@DMunicipality) March 29, 2018
