Saturday Car Plate Auction By RTA

Saturday Car Plate Auction By RTA. Are you a car enthusiast or a collector looking for a unique addition to your vehicle? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is hosting its 97th open car plate auction this Saturday at the Westin Hotel, Al Habtoor City. This auction features a rare selection of car plates with the dual code “AA,” including some highly coveted numbers. Read on to learn about the auction details, registration requirements, and new number plate designs.

Auction Details

Date And Venue

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Westin Hotel, Al Habtoor City

Plates On Offer

The auction will feature ten exclusive car plates with various digit combinations:

• Double-Digit Plates: 10, 12
• Triple-Digit Plates: 50, 100
• Quadruple-Digit Plates: 333, 786, 1000
• Penta-Digit Plates: 8888, 11111, 55555

These plates are known for their exclusivity and can be a great investment or status symbol.

Registration And Participation

Registration Time

• On the Day of Auction: 2pm to 5pm

Requirements

To participate in the auction, potential bidders must:

1. Have a Traffic File: Ensure you have an active traffic file in Dubai.
2. Pay Subscription Fee: An amount of Dh120 must be paid.
3. Deposit: A cheque of Dh25,000 is required. This deposit is refundable if you do not win a bid.

Payment Methods

• Online Payment: Deposit and subscription fees can be paid by credit card through the RTA website (www.rta.ae).
• Inquiries: For additional information, you can contact RTA’s call center at 8009090.

Important Information For Bidders

• Settlement Deadline: Successful bidders must pay the full amount within 10 working days from the end of the auction. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the deposit and blacklisting of defaulters.

New Number Plate Design

In addition to the auction, the RTA has announced a new design for vehicle number plates:

• Features: The new plates are designed to be clear and easy to read from a distance. They consist of three elements: the word “Dubai” (brand), the number, and the code.
• Replacement Details:
  • Start Date: February 2018
  • Cost: Dh35 for short plates and Dh50 for long plates with the black Dubai brand. For colored Dubai brand plates, the cost is Dh400.

Conclusion

The RTA’s 97th open car plate auction presents a unique opportunity to own exclusive car plates that will not be available again until the end of 2018. With a range of digits on offer and a new plate design set to debut, this event is not to be missed. Ensure you register and meet all requirements to take part in this prestigious auction. For more information or assistance, visit the RTA website or contact their call center.