New parking permit service rolled out in Abu Dhabi

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New parking permit service rolled out in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi - Drivers from across the country will be able to avail of the service via a text message.

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Published: Wed 9 Jan 2019, 10:00 PM

Last updated: Fri 11 Jan 2019, 9:51 PM

A new parking service has just been rolled out for motorists by the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi.
Visitors to villas can send a text message to the number 3009 to avail of the parking permits service.
The format of the SMS is as follows:
<< city and plate code >> space << plate number for visitor >> space << sector >> space << duration >>
The city codes for each emirate are: AUH for Abu Dhabi, DXB for Dubai, SHJ for Sharjah, AJM for Ajman, FUJ for Fujairah, UAQ for Umm Al Quwain and RAK for Ras Al Khaimah.
The Mawaqif permit will be valid for four hours, starting from 2am and ending at 6am. 
Those who do not apply for the permit during the stipulated hours will face fines.   


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