Sharjah Police Catches 347 Traffic Violations with New Radars

Overview of Traffic Violations

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, one of the busiest roads used by commuters travelling between Dubai and Sharjah on a daily basis, is where locally devised radars have snapped 347 traffic violations in a matter of just one week.

Radar Activation and Violations

The new radar, designed by Sharjah Police and the traffic department, was activated on August 21st and has since caught offenders committing various violations, including:

• Driving on the hard-shoulder
• Obstructing traffic
• Speeding
• Not adhering to their lane

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Installation and Coverage

According to Sharjah Police, a total of 10 radars have been installed in the first phase, covering areas such as:

• Ittihad Road
• Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road
• Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road

The number of radars is set to increase in the near future.

Technology Behind the Radars

The new radars utilize a high-resolution camera and advanced photo/video systems, which are part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to decongest traffic flow by up to 30% during peak hours.

Recent Developments

This news comes days after Dubai Police announced that the illegal transport of passengers could result in fines ranging between AED 20,000 to AED 50,000 for those operating illegal taxis. The most common locations for these taxis are around:

• Dubai Airports
• Dubai’s seaport, Port Rashid

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