AMMAN — Assistant Director of the
Operations and Control Directorate, Colonel Nael Shafiq, confirmed that the
directorate receives over 3,000 daily calls through the 911 emergency hotline,
specifically related to traffic.
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Colonel Shafiq explained that nearly half
of these calls, at an average of 1,300 per day, are related to random parking
violations, where vehicles block the road for other vehicles, Jo24 reported.
Most of these reports come from within
hospital premises, where immediate movement is crucial. Additionally, some
drivers close off private residential parking entrances.
Such incidents are incredibly disruptive as
they cause inconvenience to citizens and road users, and handling them requires
significant effort. More often than not, offenders are aware of the
consequences, including road disruptions and traffic closures.
Colonel Shafiq highlighted that a
specialized cell handles these reports through the emergency hotline. They
promptly follow up by tracing the reported vehicle’s registration number to
reach the owner’s phone number through the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing
Department.
In cases of non-compliance, a tow truck is
dispatched to lift the offending vehicle and reopen the road for other users.
Additionally, he emphasized the importance
for vehicle owners to update their contact information with their active phone
numbers through the Licensing Department, especially during license renewals.
This ensures quick communication with the vehicle owner, avoiding needing tow
trucks to remove the vehicle.
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