Sharjah authorities have warned motorists to respect traffic signals as they released a video of a vehicle crash.
The collision occurred when a pickup truck jumped the red light and entered the road, even as traffic continued to flow from the other side.
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Jumping a red light can lead to a penalty of Dh1,000, along with 12 traffic points, and 30-day vehicle impoundment.
From March 2025, the UAE’s tightened traffic laws came into effect, introducing stricter penalties for various offenses.
Under the new law, if jumping a red light causes death, it can result in imprisonment for no less than one year and a fine of no less than Dh100,000, or one of these penalties.
