Joint Field Campaign to Remove Abandoned and Dilapidated Vehicles from the Streets of the Capital, Sana’a

 

The Public Works Office of the Capital Municipality of Sana’a, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic Police, carried out an extensive field campaign targeting abandoned and dilapidated vehicles scattered on streets and sidewalks. The campaign included placing warning posters urging their owners to remove them to designated impound sites as part of the Cleanliness and Improvement Project.

This campaign comes within the context of joint efforts to enhance traffic regulations, ensure smooth flow of traffic, and enhance the urban appearance of the capital.

The campaign, which was launched today in the presence of the Deputy Director-General of Traffic Police, Brigadier General Abdullah Al-Aqar, covered a number of vital locations, most notably Khawlan Street, which extends from the missile roundabout in the south to the Ramah intersection, and the Berlin line, starting from the Al-Omari roundabout for a distance of 50 meters. Warning notices were placed on vehicles parked illegally in those locations.

Engineer Abdulsalam Alawi Al-Jaradi, Director General of the Public Works Office, explained that the campaign aims to enhance traffic discipline and adherence to the law, and to protect the safety of road users.

This is in implementation of the directives and recommendations of the Capital Municipality leadership and the Ministry of Interior, and within the framework of joint coordination with relevant authorities. He emphasized that abandoned cars impede traffic and distort the general appearance, and may turn into waste dumps or gathering places for dirt.

Al-Jaradi emphasized the importance of citizen response, noting that the competent authorities will tow vehicles whose warnings were not addressed within the specified period.

For his part, Colonel Najib Al-Asadi, Director General of the Capital Municipality Traffic Police, explained that the campaign will continue over the coming days to cover various areas of the capital.

He noted that warning stickers were placed on 141 vehicles on the first day alone. He indicated that this step is part of a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing traffic safety and smooth traffic flow, while giving vehicle owners ample opportunity to voluntarily tow their vehicles before any legal action is taken. In the same context, Engineer Dhaker Al-Amri, Director of Facilities and Markets at the Public Works Office, stressed the importance of everyone adhering to the governing laws, which contributes to presenting the capital in a civilized manner befitting all Yemenis.

The Public Works Office and the Traffic Police called on all owners of neglected and dilapidated vehicles to voluntarily remove them, stressing that legal action will be taken against vehicles left for long periods, which will be towed to designated impound sites.