Parking your vehicles in parking spots dedicated to disabled individuals is a law breaking action, and a violation of the rights of this category of individuals dear to us all, says Abu Dhabi Police in a statement.

Motorists who illegally park their vehicles in slots reserved for people with special needs face a fine of Dh1,000 and four black points, Dubai Police have said earlier this month.

Dubai Police on December 21 announced the launch of a campaign to persuade motorists to respect the rights of people with special needs.

The 10-day campaign’s slogan is ‘Stand next to them, not in their places.’

Colonel Jamal Al Bannai, deputy director-general at the Directorate of Traffic of Dubai Police, announced at a press conference that the campaign comes after an increase in the number of tickets issued for parking in places reserved for disabled people.