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12.12.2025

Sharjah: Video Shows Crash After Red Light Violation

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Authorities in Sharjah have issued a warning to drivers to obey traffic signals, as they shared a video showing a vehicle accident.

The crash happened when a pickup truck ran a red light, entering the intersection while traffic was still moving from the opposite direction.

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Running a red light can incur a fine of Dh1,000, 12 traffic points, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.

As of March 2025, the UAE has implemented stricter traffic laws, imposing harsher penalties for various violations.

Under these new regulations, if running a red light results in a fatality, the offender may face imprisonment for at least one year and a fine of at least Dh100,000, or one of these penalties.