Have you recently received an SMS notifying you of overstayed parking or found a parking ticket on your car? If so, fret not as paying public parking fines in the UAE is now a breeze and can be done online within a matter of minutes.
The Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman have implemented a paid parking system, and settling your fines is now possible through their respective municipal and public transportation departments.
To make the process even smoother, here are the necessary details you need to know.
1. Abu Dhabi
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi offers a 25% discount on public parking fines if paid within 60 days of issuance. The public parking system, known as ‘Mawaqif,’ is managed by ITC.
To pay for public parking fines, simply download the official app for the Emirate’s toll gate system and public parking, called ‘Darb.’ Follow these easy steps:
- Download the Darb app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Sign in with your UAE Pass.
- Tap on ‘Fines’ on the app menu bar at the bottom of your mobile screen, then select ‘Mawaqif.’
- The app will automatically detect any fines linked to your vehicle and Emirates ID.
- If there are fines on your account, select the violation and pay for it with your credit or debit card on the app.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save money and easily pay your public parking fines with the convenient Darb app.
2. Dubai
Paying your fines in Dubai has never been easier! The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) website – rta.ae – offers a convenient online service that allows you to pay for any violations, including crossing toll gates without sufficient balance in your Salik account.
To check for fines and pay them, simply follow these easy steps:
- Visit https://traffic.rta.ae/trfesrv/public_resources/revamp/ffu/public-fines-payment.do?serviceCode=301&entityId=-1
- Check for fines issued against you using any of the following methods:
- Your vehicle number plate
• Your license number
• Your fine number
• Your traffic file number
- Once you enter the necessary details, the system will provide information on any fines that may have been issued.
- Complete the payment using your credit or debit card.
If you prefer to use your mobile device, the RTA app is available for both Apple, Huawei, and Android devices. With this app, you can easily pay your fines on the go.
3. Sharjah
Paying your parking fines in Sharjah has never been easier! You can now settle your dues through the Sharjah Municipality website by following these simple steps:
- First, visit the following link: https://www.shjmun.gov.ae/PublicEServices/Serv4-payfines/default.aspx?Lang=en-US. Once there, enter your vehicle information, including your car plate number, source (the Emirate where your car is registered), and category (private, company, or rental). Then, click the ‘search’ button.
- If there are any outstanding fines in the Sharjah Municipality database, the amount and violation will be displayed.
- Next, enter your contact details, such as your email address and mobile number.
- After that, pay the amount for the parking violation online through the Sharjah Municipality website.
- Once you have paid the fine, you will receive a confirmation SMS and email.
If you prefer to pay in person, you can also visit a Sharjah Municipality customer happiness center.
4. Ajman
The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department is the governing body responsible for managing the public parking system in the Emirate. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, if you have any outstanding parking fines, you can easily pay them off through the department’s mobile application – ‘MPDA’. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:
- First, download the ‘MPDA’ app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Once you’ve downloaded the app, tap on ‘Pay fines’ on the homepage and then tap ‘Go to’.
- From there, select the ‘Personal’ category.
- Choose whether you’re a ‘Local/Resident’ or a ‘Visitor’.
- If you select ‘Local/Resident’, enter your Emirates ID number. If you select ‘Visitor’, enter your passport number and nationality.
- Tap ‘Search’ and you’ll be able to view any outstanding fines under your account.
- Select the violation that you want to pay for.
- Finally, pay for the fine on the app using your credit or debit card. Once the payment is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation notification from the app.
By following these simple steps, you can easily pay off any outstanding parking fines and avoid any further penalties. The ‘MPDA’ app is a convenient and efficient way to manage your parking fines, so download it today and take control of your parking situation.