RTA Records 9,753 Cases of Random Parking within Road Right-of-Way in 2025

Campaigns Preserve Dubai’s Urban Appearance and Traffic Safety

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 15^th May 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.

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.