Did you know that its illegal to display cars for sale on public roads in Bahrain?
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
A total of 1053 cases have been booked this year until May for illegally displaying cars for sale or abandoning scrap vehicles on public roads and streets, according to a top official from the Ministry of Municipalities, Affairs, and Agriculture.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Undersecretary of Municipal Affairs, said they are moving ahead with a campaign to remove abandoned cars with "for sale" signs from the roadside. Owners have been served notices to remove their vehicles within 48 hours of receiving the notification, or they will face legal action.
From January to May this year, Manama recorded 228 violations, Muharraq 407, the Northern Governorate 273, and the Southern Municipality 145. Saleh Tarada, the head of the Capital Municipality Council, emphasised the significant environmental damage caused by these rusty vehicles.
"They are disrupting the overall appearance and aesthetics of residential neighbourhoods, also leading to complaints from citizens about blocked roads and traffic issues." He pointed out that abandoned vehicles are found on the outskirts of streets, on internal roads, and even in the middle of residential areas.
To address this issue effectively, he stressed, a genuine community partnership is essential. As part of the campaign, the municipality places stickers on these cars three days prior to their removal, aiming to address the problem and restore the cleanliness and orderliness of the areas affected.
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