Drivers in Dubai have received a warning from the police that their vehicle plates could result in fines of three thousand dirhams.
The penalty for drivers of cars affected by floods in Dubai when driving without vehicle plates.
Drivers of cars affected by floods in Dubai face penalties for driving without vehicle plates.
Residents who drive without a license plate or with a damaged plate risk a hefty fine of up to Dh3,000 and 23 points on their license.
Can drivers affected by Dubai's flooding operate their vehicles without number plates?
During the severe weather that occurred on April 15 and 16, a number of people in the UAE discovered that their vehicle number plates had been stolen. Many drivers found themselves confronted with a pressing question when normalcy returned in Dubai after bottlenecks and waterlogging: Are those who had lost their number plates in Dubai able to operate their vehicles temporarily?
Drivers in Dubai can use their vehicles "only when they go to the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) to collect a new car plate," according to police. The Dubai Police provided this information.
How do car owners get replacement license plates for vehicles lost in the Dubai floods?
What actions can car owners take to get replacement license plates for their lost vehicles due to the floods in Dubai?
Vehicle owners must first submit an application for a "To Whom It May Concern" certificate, which they can do online through the Dubai Police website, according to the authorities.
Residents of Dubai who have automobiles registered in Dubai and damaged due to floods or other natural calamities no longer need to bring a 'To Whom It May Concern' certificate to the police station.
They only need to send a picture of the damaged vehicle.
Once the owner of the vehicle obtains an electronic copy of the certificate, they can collect the vehicle plate replacement at any RTA Customer Happiness Center or Vehicle Registration and Inspection Center.
"In this circumstance, motorists are permitted to use their vehicles for a short period of time without incurring any fines," the Dubai Police Department stated.
When driving in Dubai, drivers are required to make sure that their license plates are legible and transparent. Driving without a license plate or with a damaged one could result in a hefty fine of up to Dh3,000 and 23 points on your driving record.
Two weeks after the United Arab Emirates experienced the heaviest single day of rainfall in the country's history—75 years—many number plates are still visible on some side streets in Dubai, particularly in areas that experienced widespread flooding.
