Dubai’s toll operator Salik has confirmed that people of determination falling under four specific disability categories are eligible for exemptions from road toll fees across the city’s 10 Salik gates.
Eligible categories
According to Salik, the exemption applies to individuals diagnosed with:
Intellectual disabilities
Physical or motor disabilities
Autism
Visual impairments
Vehicle ownership requirement
To qualify, the applicant must either own the vehicle or be directly related to the vehicle owner. Acceptable family relationships include:
Parents
Spouse (with marriage certificate)
Children (with birth certificate)
Grandparents
Siblings
Grandchildren
Required documents
Applicants must submit the following:
A valid vehicle registration in the name of the applicant or a first- or second-degree relative
A valid Emirates ID
A valid “People of Determination” ID card issued by the Ministry of Community Development or a “Sanad Card” from the Dubai Community Development Authority
Proof of relationship if the applicant is not the vehicle owner
How to apply
Applications can be submitted online by visiting the official Salik website, selecting ‘Salik Services’, and filling out the ‘Toll Exemption Request’ form.
Supporting documents should be emailed to: specialaccounts@salik.ae.
For assistance, applicants can contact Salik’s 24-hour hotline: 800-72545.
Salik toll gates in Dubai
Dubai currently operates 10 Salik toll gates, located at:
Al Safa South and North (Sheikh Zayed Road)
Al Barsha (Sheikh Zayed Road)
Business Bay Crossing (Al Khail Road)
Al Garhoud Bridge (Sheikh Rashid Road)
Al Maktoum Bridge (Umm Hurair Road)
Al Mamzar South and North (Al Ittihad Road)
Airport Tunnel (Beirut Street)
Jebel Ali (Sheikh Zayed Road)
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