AJMAN: The Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman recorded 1,200 vehicles that were discarded and abandoned in public locations and car parks since the start of 2018 across the Emirate.
The number was registered during the department’s inspection campaigns that aimed to maintain Ajman’s positive image and remove any objects that spoiled the beauty of public spaces in the city.
In this regard, Eng. Khalid Moeen Al Hosani, Executive Director of the Public Health and Environment Sector at the Department, said that they are exerting all efforts within its authority to limit the phenomenon of discarded vehicles to maintain a beautiful image of the emirate. He added that measures are being taken to discourage violations to the laws in force and the clear instructions provided, noting that Ajman residents have become more aware of the dangers of this trend. Violations have decreased this year compared with the previous year when approximately 3,000 vehicles were found abandoned.
Al Hosani added that the department is investing in awareness workshops, training programs and widespread education campaigns to warn about the dangers of abandoned cars, especially in industrial areas, public car parks and in front of houses. The department is also encouraging owners not to neglect their vehicles as they may gather dust and other pollutants which could endanger people’s health and public safety.
Al Hosani explained that inspection campaigns would continue throughout the year to guarantee the compliance of car owners with the laws and instructions that prohibit the abandoning of vehicles in public spaces and car parks without reason, and neglecting their cleaning. He stressed that instructions in this regard are clear and comprehensive and are aimed at preserving the emirate’s image as a modern tourist destination that attracts residents and visitors from across the globe.
