I am due to re-register my car shortly so decided to check the RTA website to see if I had any fines. I then saw a fine listed for an offence on a day when I was away on holiday. No one used my car when I was away so this is a mistake. But is there anything I can do about it? TH, Dubai
To appeal against a traffic fine, you must visit the customer service department of Dubai Traffic Prosecution, located behind Dubai Police Headquarters in Bur Dubai. A form must be completed giving reasons why the fine is not justified, with evidence where possible. You must also take a copy of your passport and identity card. It would also make sense to provide evidence of your travel outside the UAE. I understand that the appeal process can take up to three weeks and if the police decide that the fine was issued in error it is cancelled immediately.
Keren Bobker is an independent financial adviser with Holborn Assets in Dubai, with over 20 years of experience. Contact her at keren@holbornassets.com Follow her on Twitter at @FinancialUAE
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