Sharjah Police Capture 347 Traffic Violations in One Week

Sharjah Police Capture 347 Traffic Violations in One Week

Details of the Violations

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road is one of the busiest roads used daily by passengers traveling between Dubai and Sharjah. The radars installed along this road recorded 347 traffic violations within just one week.

New Radar Systems

The Sharjah Police and the General Traffic Department have introduced a new radar system that was activated on August 21. This system has detected numerous violations related to speeding, obstructing traffic, and lane discipline.

Images of the Radars

Radar Coverage

According to statements from Sharjah Police, phase one has initiated the installation of 10 radars to cover streets such as:

• Union Street
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road
• Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Road

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

Importance of the Radars

The new radars feature high-definition cameras with advanced imagery and video recording systems. These efforts are part of the Ministry of Interior's initiatives to reduce traffic congestion by up to 30% during peak hours.

Illegal Transportation Violations

This announcement followed the Dubai Police's warnings about illegal passenger transport operations. Offenders operating unlicensed taxis can face fines ranging from 20,000 to 50,000 AED. Illegal taxi services are most prevalent at Dubai airports, Dubai Port, and Port Rashid.

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