Dubai , May 16 , 2026 : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it
recorded 9,753 cases of random parking in urban areas and Right-
of-Way during 2025. The vehicles in violation were towed and
impounded at Lehbab Yard in line with applicable legislation. These
efforts form part of RTA’s drive to preserve Dubai’s urban and
aesthetic appearance by monitoring and addressing such negative
practices, while enhancing traffic safety within the road right-of-way
and ensuring safe mobility for motorists and pedestrians.
The inspection campaigns covered violations involving the misuse of
public parking, road and rail right-of-way encroachment, and other
forms of unauthorised use of the right-of-way. Such practices
undermine Dubai’s visual appeal and have a direct impact on traffic
safety and traffic flow within the road right-of-way.
RTA carries out regular inspection campaigns across Dubai,
alongside awareness campaigns on social media, to educate the
public about the provisions of Executive Council Resolution No. (54)
of 2021 Regulating Work in the Right-of-Way in the Emirate of Dubai.
These efforts reflect RTA’s priority of safeguarding the road right-of-
way, enhancing traffic safety, and protecting the assets of individuals
and organisations, in line with Dubai’s direction to promote quality of
life and support community happiness.
RTA regulates the towing of vehicles in violation in partnership with
Emirates Parkings, which is responsible for towing and impounding
vehicles and movable assets found in breach of applicable
legislation. The company applies strict operating standards, including
rapid response by arriving at the vehicle’s location within no more
than 60 minutes of receiving the report, as well as swift transfer by
completing the impoundment process within 24 hours.
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Vehicles in violation are transferred to Lehbab Yard in Dubai.
Comprehensive insurance is also provided for vehicles held at the
yard against fire and theft, ensuring the protection of assets
belonging to individuals and organisations in line with the highest
international standards.
