In the UAE, having your vehicle impounded is a severe penalty that usually comes with substantial fines and black points on your driving record. This action is typically taken for serious traffic offenses, like running red lights or making illegal modifications that raise noise levels. If your vehicle has been impounded, the steps to retrieve it can differ greatly depending on the emirate. The following guide provides detailed information on how to reclaim your car from impoundment in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.
Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, you can easily retrieve an impounded vehicle online through the Tamm website. Follow these steps:
1. Log In to Tamm Website: Go to tamm.abudhabi and sign in with your UAE Pass account. If you don’t have a UAE Pass, you can log in using your phone number or email.
2. Access the Service: Select 'Drive & Transport', then 'Fines & Violations', and choose 'Release Impounded Vehicle Certificate'.
3. Submit Request: Provide your driving license or vehicle plate number to make your request. You will receive a confirmation via SMS or email.
Moreover, Abu Dhabi provides the service of impounding your car directly at your home. To do this, a smart tracking device must be installed in the vehicle to verify that it stays at the specified location.
Dubai
Dubai provides an online service via the Dubai Police website and app, allowing for smart impounding from home:
Dubai Police App
1. Select 'Fines Inquiry and Payment' and input the required information.
2. Make the payment and you will receive a transaction number by SMS or email.
Dubai Police Website
1. Go to the website, click on 'Traffic Services', and choose 'Smart Impound'.
2. Fill out the form, pay the fees, and track the status of your request online.
If you prefer to handle transactions in person, you can go to the Dubai Traffic Department in Al Twar 1 with all the required documents.
Sharjah
In Sharjah, retrieving a vehicle requires both digital and physical steps:
Online Process
Go to portal.shjmun.gov.ae and select 'Release of Impounded Vehicle'. Enter your vehicle's chassis or plate number to locate it, fill out the application form, and print it out.
Physical Submission
Take the printed application form and the original vehicle documents to the Sharjah Traffic Department located in Industrial Area 3.
In case the vehicle is registered in the name of a company, the process must be completed by a legal representative who holds a notarized power of attorney.
Ajman
In Ajman, the procedure is simple and mostly handled online:
Request Submission
Go to ajman.ae, navigate to 'Service Directory,' select 'Municipality and Planning Department,' and then choose 'Impounded Vehicle Release.' Complete the form with the required information and submit your request.
Fee Payment
Once your request is approved, pay the applicable fees, which depend on the nature of the violation. You will then receive a certificate for the release of the impounded vehicle.
Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility
UAE citizens, residents, tourists, GCC citizens, government entities, and private companies qualify.
Documents Needed
Abu Dhabi: Original driving license, Emirates ID, and vehicle registration.
Dubai: Emirates ID, driver's license, vehicle plate number, traffic file number, and traffic fine number.
Sharjah: Vehicle registration card, possession certificate, export certificate or customs card, and Emirates ID.
Ajman: Vehicle ownership copy, vehicle possession or export papers, and traffic management letter for unregistered vehicles.
Fees Summary
Abu Dhabi: Charges depend on the violation; daily home impoundment costs Dh15.
Dubai: A service fee of Dh400 plus Dh20 for knowledge and innovation.
Sharjah: Dh100 for the release certificate, plus extra storage fees.
Ajman: Dh300 for vehicle release, with extra costs based on vehicle type and transport needs.
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