Up to Dh30,000 fee for releasing impounded cars in Sharjah
Amount depends on severity of violation, as outlined in Executive Council decision
Sharjah: Fees for releasing impounded vehicles in Sharjah can now reach up to Dh30,000, depending on the violation.
It follows Sharjah Executive Council’s Decision No. 1 of 2025. Sharjah Police confirmed the fees to Gulf News on Wednesday.
The Decision seeks to return vehicles that were impounded for serious offences, which pose a risk to the safety of people and property due to reckless driving, once the legal impoundment period has expired.
Colonel Mohammad Alay Al Naqbi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department of Sharjah Police, announced that the decision took effect on January 7 and will not apply to vehicles impounded prior to that date.
The UAE Federal Traffic Law and its violations remain unchanged. However, a provision for the release of impounded vehicles has been introduced. This decision was driven by statistics indicating an increase in such violations last year, adversely affecting the safety of road users and drivers.
Vehicle release fees
Riding unlicensed two-wheelers and motorcycles on public roads: Dh30,000
Racing on the public road and endangering lives: Dh20,000
Driving in a way that causes damage to public or private facilities: Dh15,000
Driving at 200km/h or above: Dh10,000
Driving and overtaking between vehicles or on hard shoulder (yellow line): Dh5,000
Driving over the maximum speed limit by more than 80km/h: Dh5,000
Not stopping after causing a minor accident: Dh5,000
Jumping a red light and causing a traffic accident: Dh5,000
Vehicle illegally modified or too loud because of the modifications (first time offence): Dh5,000
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