Up to Dh10,000 fine for parking offences in Dubai

Residents who break parking rules have some steep fines to pay.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai plays a vital role in keeping the city functioning smoothly. Whether it is roads, Metro, taxis, buses or parking, the RTA keeps everything running smoothly to ensure a convenient life for Dubai's residents and visitors.

However, it's not the RTA's job alone. People who use these services also have certain responsibilities, most importantly, ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed.

Below is a list of fines associated with parking facilities in Dubai:

Non-payment of parking tariff, or ticket is not visible. AED150

Exceeding parking time AED100

Exceeding maximum parking hours AED100

Obstruction/Misuse of parking facility AED200

Vehicle crossing the sidewalk or stand on it AED200

Use Forbidden parking AED200

Park vehicle without plate number AED1,000

Unauthorized usage of special need parking, or using expired permit, or a permit is not visible clearly. AED1,000

Park vehicle in reserving parking, or not showing a permit AED1,000

Car demonstration for sale or rent on a restricted area. AED1,000

Implement parking umbrella without a permit. AED1,000

Harmed or damaged parking, ticket machines or zone plates. AED1,000

Removing parking, ticket machines or zone plates without permit AED10,000

• UAE
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