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Information about Unlocking or Releasing Impounded Vehicles

This service enables you to obtain an impoundment release bond (release permit) for light and heavy vehicles, and for trailers locked or impounded in Lahbab impound yard. The vehicles are impounded for violating the provisions of Order No. 4 of 2009 related to illegal parking within the Right of Way or the nearby areas.

Eligibility
All individuals and companies are eligible to apply for this service.
Required documents

From individuals

  1. Original Emirates ID of the vehicle’s owner to his legal representative to receive the vehicle
  2. A letter addressed to RTA clearly describing the details of the vehicle/trailer, and stating that the individual settled all the service fees and pending fines.

From companies

  1. No objection letter from the company to release the vehicle
  2. Copy of the valid trade licence
  3. A letter addressed to RTA clearly describing the details of the vehicle/trailer, and stating that the company settled all the service fees and pending fines
  4. Copy of the vehicle/trailer ownership.
Service fees
  • Light vehicles impoundment fees: 50 AED per vehicle/day
  • Heavy vehicles impoundment fees: 75 AED per vehicle/day
  • Vehicles transport fees according to the below table:

#

Fees Description

Weight

Fees in AED

1

Transport of light vehicles

Up to 3 tons

500

2

Transport of midsize vehicles

More than 3 tons to 7 tons

2200

3

Transport of heavy vehicles

More than 7 tons to 10 tons

2700


Transport of heavy vehicles

More than 10 tons to 15 tons

3000


Transport of heavy vehicles

More than 15 tons to 30 tons

3800


Transport of heavy vehicles

More than 30 tons to 50 tons

4300


Transport of heavy vehicles

More than 50 tons to 80 tons

5000

4

Transport of buses

Up to 10 tons

3000


Transport of buses

More than 10 tons to 25 tons

4300

5

Transport of tractors and mechanical equipment

Up to 10 tons

2200

6

Transport of trailers

Without cargo

3000


Transport of trailers

With cargo

4900

7

Transport of semi trailers

Up to 5 tons

2700

8

Transport of movable properties

Up to 5 tons

2200


Transport of movable properties

More than 5 tons to 10 tons

2700

9

Crane - 100 tons

Lifting

3000

10

Crane - 150 tons

Lifting

7000

11

Small Tow Truck

Towing

500

12

Large Tow Truck

Towing

4900
Process time
  • Instantly.
Non Governmental Partners
Process
  1. The customer heads to Lahbab impound yard.
  2. The customer submits the required documents.
  3. The customer settles the required fees.
  4. The customer receives the vehicle release permit.
Average waiting time
  • 5 minutes.
Validity

1 working day.
What you will get

Impoundment release bond (Release permit) of the vehicle/trailer (according to the case of each customer).
Terms and conditions
  • The customer must duly submit all the required documents.
  • The vehicle impoundment release process varies according to each of the 5 concerned departments in RTA.
FAQs

This service has no FAQs.

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