Sharjah Revises Impounded Vehicle Release Fees: Up to Dh30,000 for Serious Offences

Sharjah has announced updated fees for the release of impounded vehicles, with fines reaching up to Dh30,000 for severe traffic violations. The revised penalties aim to enhance road safety and discourage dangerous driving behaviors.

Key Highlights of Revised Fees

The list of updated release fees includes severe penalties for violations that endanger public safety or damage property. Notable fines include:

1. Riding motorcycles in restricted areas: Dh20,000

2. Driving without a license: Dh30,000

3. Reckless driving causing property damage: Dh15,000

4. Driving at speeds over 200 km/h: Dh10,000

These measures come into effect after the legal impoundment period, ensuring compliance with road safety regulations and facilitating vehicle return.

Full List of Violations and Fees

Violation	Release Fee
Riding motorcycles in prohibited areas	Dh20,000
Driving/riding motorcycles without a license	Dh30,000
Overtaking between vehicles on the yellow line	Dh5,000
Driving dangerously, endangering others	Dh20,000
Causing damage to public or private property	Dh15,000
Driving at speeds of 200km/h or more	Dh10,000
Exceeding speed limits by over 80km/h	Dh5,000
Failing to stop after causing a traffic accident (heavy vehicles)	Dh10,000
Failing to stop after causing a traffic accident (light vehicles)	Dh5,000
Evading a traffic officer (light vehicles)	Dh5,000
Evading a traffic officer (heavy vehicles)	Dh10,000
Running a red light causing an accident (light vehicles)	Dh5,000
Running a red light causing an accident (heavy vehicles/motorcycles)	Dh5,000
Unauthorized vehicle modifications (first offense)	Dh10,000
Unauthorized vehicle modifications (second and third offenses)	Dh15,000

This comprehensive revision underscores Sharjah’s commitment to improving road safety and holding violators accountable. Drivers are urged to adhere to traffic laws to avoid severe penalties.

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