Have you ever gone back to your car in the parking lot only to discover that it was blocked by another vehicle?
Even though this circumstance may be upsetting, if you are in the emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you can report such offenses to the police.
Following your report of the vehicle obstructing your exit, the police will send the car’s owner a text message informing them that their vehicle is illegally parked and has to be removed right away.
How to report doubled parked cars in Dubai
Through the Dubai Police app
- To report violations using the Dubai Police mobile app, download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, then follow these instructions:
- Open the Dubai Police app, select the services tab, and put “Reporting Vehicle Obstruction” into the search field.
- Once you click on the service, you will then have to enter the details of the car blocking your vehicle. These details include:
- The car’s number plate.
- Location of the vehicle.
- After filling out the form, press the “submit” button.
The owner of the automobile will then receive a text message from Dubai Police telling them to move it. The mobile number associated with the vehicle plate number will receive the SMS alert.
Through 901
As an alternative, you can phone the non-emergency number 901 of the Dubai Police to report vehicle obstruction. Press 1 for the department’s traffic services department and select the option to speak with a call center representative. Then give the agent the license plate number and the location of the car. The owner of the automobile will then receive a text message from Dubai Police telling them to move it. The mobile number associated with the vehicle plate number will receive the SMS alert.
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How to report doubled parked cars in Abu Dhabi?
You can report vehicle blockage if you live in Abu Dhabi using the Abu Dhabi Police app. You must first download the “Abu Dhabi Police” app from the Google Play or iOS Apps store, then take the following actions:
- Open the app and find the “services” section at the bottom of the screen. Type “Vehicle Blocking Report” into the search bar. choosing the service.
- Next enter the details of the vehicle that is blocking your car, including:
- plate source: choose the Emirate
- plate type: for example: private, public, taxi or etc.
- plate number
- After that, press the “submit” button.
After you file the report, Abu Dhabi police will send the car’s owner an SMS asking them to move it.
Fine for parking behind vehicles and blocking movement
The Federal Traffic Law of the UAE imposes a Dh500 fine on drivers who block other vehicles.
