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The Jeddah Municipality announced the activation of a comprehensive digital mechanism to monitor and remove abandoned vehicles and disabled machinery through the "Balady" platform.

It clarified that the procedures begin as soon as an abandoned or damaged vehicle, or disabled machinery and equipment, is detected. Once the condition is verified, a warning notice (sticker) is placed, and a text message is sent to the vehicle owner to inform them of the need to address the situation and remove it from the location before the deadline expires. The vehicle owner receives update messages at every stage of the process, starting from the marking, through the correction period, up to the removal and impoundment stage; this ensures they are continuously informed about the status of their vehicle and given the full opportunity to take the necessary actions.

The municipality grants a grace period of 20 days for abandoned vehicles and 14 days for damaged vehicles or disabled machinery, starting from the date of marking. If there is no response during the grace period, the vehicle will be removed and impounded according to the regulatory procedures, with the owner being notified via text message.

According to the municipality, the new mechanism covers streets, roads, and public squares, where abandoned and damaged vehicles, as well as disabled equipment and structures, are monitored and actions are taken against them. However, abandoned vehicles located next to residential units will not be subject to the marking process unless a complaint is received from the residents of the area. The municipality confirmed that the recovery of impounded vehicles can only be done through the "Balady" platform after completing all regulatory procedures, and there is no alternative method for this.