In an effort to enhance accessibility and support the residents with disabilities, Dubai has created the Salik fee exemption program. This initiative allows those qualifying individuals or their relatives to a waiver of all toll fees associated with the Salik toll collection system. If considered in depth, knowing how to go about this can relieve some financial burden on the shoulders of the deserving one’s.
What is Salik?
Salik is Dubai’s electronic toll collection system aiming to manage the flow of traffic on the major roads of the city. When vehicles pass through one of the ten Salik toll gates, a fee is automatically deducted from a prepaid account. Presently, the Salik fee in UAE is AED 6 during peak hours and AED 4 during off-peak hours.
In light of the Salik fee exemption, eligible persons can apply to have the toll fees waived and thus ensure easier access to essential services and locations across the emirate.
Who Qualifies for Salik Fee Exemption?
The Salik fee exemption in the UAE is applicable for individuals classified under certain categories of determination, inclusive of:
- Mental disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Autism
- Visual disabilities
The exemption application can also be submitted by relatives of individuals with these conditions. Eligible relationships include parents, spouses (with marriage contracts), children (with birth certificates), grandparents, siblings, and grandchildren.
Requirements to Apply
These are the requirements for a Salik fee exemption application:
Vehicle Registration: A copy of the valid vehicle registration card belonging to the person of determination or a first or second-degree relative.
- Emirates ID: A copy of the valid Emirates ID of the applicant.
- Determination Card: A valid people of determination card issued by the Ministry of Community Development or a valid Sanad card from the Community Development Authority.
- Proof of Relationship: Documentation proving the relationship with the person of determination if he or she does not own the vehicle.
- All the documents must be submitted to the concerned authority for application processing.
How to Apply
There are two main ways of applying for the Salik fee exemption:
- Online Application: Applicants can go to the Salik website, enter the required information, and upload the relevant documents. The application will be submitted, and the special accounts team will validate and process the application. The applicant will be notified by phone afterward.
- Email Application: Alternatively, applicants can download the commitment form from the Salik website or request the same by email. The duly filled commitment form is sent along with all specified documents to specialaccounts@salik.ae. The verification process remains the same, and applicants are informed once the exemption is approved.
Validity and Renewal
The Salik fee exemption lasts for one year. It has to be renewed yearly for an individual to enjoy the benefits, and when doing so, the applicant has to produce the same documents again.
Conclusion
This Salik fee exemption program in Dubai is a critical move toward making life easier for its residents with disabilities. Those eligible can learn how to apply and meet the requirements so that toll-gate fees can be exempted. The complete guidelines can be accessed via the official channels and give detailed information.
