Abu Dhabi Police introduces Dh15 daily fee for smart vehicle impound service

Abu Dhabi Police has introduced a smart vehicle impound service that allows motorists whose vehicles have been ordered impounded to keep them at a location of their choice rather than at a traditional impound yard, at a daily cost of Dh15.

The service enables vehicle owners to apply to retain custody of an impounded vehicle at a designated location. A smart electronic device is installed inside the vehicle to prevent it from being moved from the approved location. If any service conditions are breached, the device immediately sends an alert to the monitoring room, where the incident is recorded.

To qualify, the vehicle must have been involved in a traffic offence that carries an impoundment penalty. The owner or an authorised representative holding an official power of attorney must attend in person, provide an Emirates ID and sign a declaration accepting the service conditions.

Applications can be submitted through the TAMM government services platform or at customer service centres. The service is available for light and heavy vehicles, trucks and buses and applies to most traffic offences requiring vehicle impoundment.