Sharjah motorists ask for review of car parking rule

Residents in Sharjah have appealed to the traffic authorities to review the rule that a parked car has to to face the pavement.

Meanwhile, Dubai traffic authorities clarified that no such rule has been implemented across the emirate of Dubai. "As long as the car is parked correctly - either facing the road or the pavement - it is okay," a spokesperson told Emirates 24|7.

Sharjah residents have asked for a public awareness drive before such rules are implemented.

Residents have also called for driving schools to be informed about new rules, which should be included as part of the instruction to students.

"We are one of the offenders as well. I paid Dh200 and got the clarification needed from the police. Least they could have warned us," a resident, Althaf, told Emirates 24|7.

He said his wife parked the car in Al Qassimiya area of Sharjah, close to Spark Residence.

"It was first time she parked like that. The car was parked facing the road. If it's parked facing the pavement, it [apparently] is not an offence. The fine was given in the morning hours.

"We received the fine on September 17, 2012 and paid it off Wednesday.

"We were told that this is wrong way to park,