COVID-19: Dubai Police answers frequently asked questions on 24-hour restrictions

All your questions on Coronavirus-related measures answered by Dubai Police 1 of 90 Dubai Police answers all the questions residents have regarding the 24-hour restrictions..Image Credit: Gulf News 2 of 90 Here is all you need to know about how can move, when and how.Image Credit: Gulf News 3 of 90 What exactly is the extension of restrictions? Dubai Police elaborates.Image Credit: Gulf News 4 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 5 of 90 Will radars catch all the vehicles across the emirate?Image Credit: Gulf News 6 of 90 Will Security Services providers and companies providing vital services of sterilisation be allowed to continue operating?Image Credit: Gulf News 7 of 90 Yes, says Dubai Police.Image Credit: Gulf News 8 of 90 Are employees of warehouses and industries of food and medical supplies and vital business allowed to continue operating?Image Credit: Gulf News 9 of 90 Yes.Image Credit: Gulf News 10 of 90 Are general delivery services of online businesses allowed to continue operating? Yes.Image Credit: Gulf News 11 of 90 Fishermen, too, are exempted from the restrictions.Image Credit: Gulf News 12 of 90 Delivering cattle feed or feeding livestock are allowed, as well as visiting veterinary clinics.Image Credit: Gulf News 13 of 90 Laundry service providers, if associated with the sterilisation opertions, are exempted.Image Credit: Gulf News 14 of 90 How can I go to work, if I come under the exempted categories?Image Credit: Gulf News 15 of 90 You can leave home at any time of day. However, you must carry a proof of identification and work ID.Image Credit: Gulf News 16 of 90 Are employees in support sectors exempted as well?Image Credit: Gulf News 17 of 90 Yes, but they can be travel only between 8am and 2pm.Image Credit: Gulf News 18 of 90 The list of vital sectors, exempted from the restrictions, includes healthcare services ...Image Credit: Gulf News 19 of 90 food supply outlets, delivery services, restaurants ...Image Credit: Gulf News 20 of 90 healthcare manufacturers, industrial sector in vital industries, industrial supply chain for services and basic commodities ...Image Credit: Gulf News 21 of 90 water and electricity sector, petrol and gas stations and district cooling services, telecommunications sector, media sector, airports, airlines, ports, shipping ...Image Credit: Gulf News 22 of 90 customes duty and border crossings, public and private security services ...Image Credit: Gulf News 23 of 90 municipality services ...Image Credit: Gulf News 24 of 90 organisations involved in combating COVID-19, public transport (buses and taxis only) ...Image Credit: Gulf News 25 of 90 construction sector (subject to obtaining the necessary permits)Image Credit: Gulf News 26 of 90 support sectors ...Image Credit: Gulf News 27 of 90 banking and financial services, social welfare services, laundry services (for permitted outlets), maintenance services.Image Credit: Gulf News 28 of 90 The exemption also applies to all service and support providers to vital sectors.Image Credit: Gulf News 29 of 90 You need to carry legal documents or proofs when stepping out.Image Credit: Gulf News 30 of 90 31 of 90 Tickets are issued against the driver and not the vehicle, according to Dubai Police.Image Credit: Gulf News 32 of 90 Regardless of the car you are driving, if you are authorised to go out, you will not be penalised.Image Credit: Gulf News 33 of 90 You would need to authorisation at a later date, to cancel any ticket that may have been issued.Image Credit: Gulf News 34 of 90 How do I cancel a written pledge I was asked to sign?Image Credit: Gulf News 35 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 36 of 90 If you are authorised to go for work but misuse it for personal matters, you will be penalised.Image Credit: Gulf News 37 of 90 If the ticket is issued by mistake, you can cancel it at a later date by going to the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police headquarters.Image Credit: Gulf News 38 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 39 of 90 Taxis are exempted from the movement restriction under certain conditions.Image Credit: Gulf News 40 of 90 Subcontractors for vital construction projects are also exempt.Image Credit: Gulf News 41 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 42 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 43 of 90 Heavy trucks are exempted in certain categories.Image Credit: Gulf News 44 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 45 of 90 You need to keep certain documents to prove that your work falls under the exempted categories.Image Credit: Gulf News 46 of 90 Government employees must present their job ID.Image Credit: Gulf News 47 of 90 Private sector employees need work letters with details of their movement and purpose of work.Image Credit: Gulf News 48 of 90 Families can cross through Dubai, when travelling between other emirates.Image Credit: Gulf News 49 of 90 Roads which can be used: Emirates Road (Dubai Bypass Road), Mohammed bin Zayed Rd , Dubai-Hatta Rd, or Dubai-Al Ain Rd, Sheikh Zayed Road.Image Credit: Gulf News 50 of 90 Violators will face stringent legal action.Image Credit: Gulf News 51 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 52 of 90 Buses and taxis are still operational in Dubai.Image Credit: Gulf News 53 of 90 Testing will be increased in the city, especially in densely populated areas.Image Credit: Gulf News 54 of 90 Food outets, supermarkets and pharmacies will continue to function.Image Credit: Gulf News 55 of 90 However, when shopping for essential needs, only one family member is permitted to leave the house for this purposeImage Credit: Gulf News 56 of 90 Always wear a mask and gloves and practise social distancing when you do step out.Image Credit: Gulf News 57 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 58 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 59 of 90 60 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 61 of 90 When can you leave your home during these restrictions? Apply for the permit ahead of time to avoid any confusion.Image Credit: Gulf News 62 of 90 You can apply for the permit here: www.dxbpermit.gove.ae/homeImage Credit: Gulf News 63 of 90 You can also step out for only the following reasons:Image Credit: Gulf News 64 of 90 Essential grocery shopping, for which only one member of the family will get the permit.Image Credit: Gulf News 65 of 90 buying medicines and getting tested for COVID-19.Image Credit: Gulf News 66 of 90 How do I go to buy essential food items?Image Credit: Gulf News 67 of 90 The process is fairly simple, as long as you follow the precautions and comply with the restrictions.Image Credit: Gulf News 68 of 90 Is dog walking allowed?Image Credit: Gulf News 69 of 90 No, but you can take your pet out for 10 minutes if he or she wants to relieve himself.Image Credit: Gulf News 70 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 71 of 90 Can I apply for a permit for multiple trips during the day? You can, but they will only get approved if necessary.Image Credit: Gulf News 72 of 90 You can pay the ticket fins through the Dubai Police Traffic Fines Payment System. Read our guide here to find out how: https://gulfnews.com/1.1576072955238Image Credit: Gulf News 73 of 90 Why do some applications get rejected?Image Credit: Gulf News 74 of 90 The permit applications are examined by an expert team and then approved or rejected.Image Credit: Gulf News 75 of 90 Therefore, it is important to state your trip duration and reason precisely.Image Credit: Gulf News 76 of 90 If you take daily trips, instead of planning in advance, your application may not get approved.Image Credit: Gulf News 77 of 90 Question: I have more than one wife, and I need to visit them, do I need a permit?Image Credit: Gulf News 78 of 90 Regardless of the reason you are stepping out, you need a move permit.Image Credit: Gulf News 79 of 90 Can I visit my elderly mother, to give her medication? It is best to avoid close contact, especially with the elderly, to ensure their health.Image Credit: Gulf News 80 of 90 Family visits are not being approved, unless they are absolutely necessary.Image Credit: Gulf News 81 of 90 If you are going to the ATM, make sure you provide the trip duration that is reasonable.Image Credit: Gulf News 82 of 90 If going to the ATM takes a maximum of 30 minutes, but you apply for a three hour permit, it will not be approved.Image Credit: Gulf News 83 of 90 Why did I get a warning despite having a permit?Image Credit: Gulf News 84 of 90 Permission is being given only to the applicant and if you have a family member accompanying you, you will be found in violation of the restrictions.Image Credit: Gulf News 85 of 90 Can I visit sick relatives at the hospital?Image Credit: Gulf News 86 of 90 Can I attend a friend's funeral during the restrictions?Image Credit: Gulf News 87 of 90 Death permits are only given for the first- and second-degree relatives, after clarifying that when applying for the permit.Image Credit: Gulf News 88 of 90 What are the consequences of a second warning from a police patrol?Image Credit: Gulf News 89 of 90 Image Credit: Gulf News 90 of 90