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AMMAN — Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) personnel have identified and clamped down on more than 40 sites illegally reserving public parking spaces, referring over 15 individuals to administrative governors for legal action, Executive Director of Districts and City Services Ghazi Al-Hadid announced on Wednesday.
Al-Hadid stated that inspection campaigns targeting unlicensed valet parking services continue year-round, with heightened field operations launched in response to an increasing volume of public complaints regarding unauthorized street parking reservations and barrier placements.
He noted that the exact number of individuals referred to administrative governors is being updated continuously, confirming that the final tally exceeds the initial baseline of 15 referrals.
Al-Hadid urged citizens to verify the license status of valet services or dedicated parking lots prior to use, emphasizing that valid operational permits must be clearly displayed to establish service legality. Citizens encountering violations are advised to submit formal complaints via GAM’s electronic portals or central emergency hotlines, backed by 24-hour field inspection patrols operating across the capital.
Outlining the regulatory framework, Al-Hadid referenced the updated valet parking licensing system enacted in May 2026. The framework establishes licensing criteria evaluated by a joint committee comprising GAM, the Public Security Directorate, the Ministry of Interior, the Traffic Department, and the Civil Defense Directorate. Key prerequisites require service providers to maintain valid commercial registration and ensure clean judicial records for all operational staff.
GAM has digitized the permitting process, enabling valet company operators and commercial business owners to issue permits electronically through its web portal. Required documentation includes valid professional licenses for the valet firm, the beneficiary commercial establishment, and the designated parking location, alongside notarized lease agreements specifying parking capacity, contractual terms, and operational obligations.
Regarding commercial properties utilizing built-in structural parking for valet operations, GAM clarified that allocated spaces must strictly fulfill full licensing requirements without imposing extra fees on users. The municipality reiterated that valet operators are legally prohibited from occupying public sidewalks or placing physical obstructions on public roadways under any circumstances.
Addressing service pricing, Al-Hadid clarified that setting tariffs charged by licensed valet companies falls outside GAM’s statutory mandate, noting that the municipality does not regulate service fees once formal licensing compliance is achieved.