Sharjah Police warn drivers to stay in designated lanes after crash video

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have called on motorists to strictly adhere to their designated lanes, warning that failing to do so poses a serious threat to public safety and constitutes a violation of traffic laws.

“Failure of light vehicles to stay in the mandatory lane is a behaviour that endangers the lives of others,” Sharjah Police said. 

“Adhering to the designated lane is a shared responsibility that ensures your safety and the safety of those around you. Be responsible.”

To highlight the risks of failing to abide by lane discipline, Sharjah Police shared a video on the police’s social media platforms, showing an incident in which a driver ignored the forward travel lane and suddenly veered off course, triggering a serious collision.

Under the UAE’s federal traffic law, the fine for failing to stay in the mandatory lane is Dh400 for light vehicles. 

Heavy vehicles face a harsher penalty of Dh1,500 and 12 black points for the same violation.