How To Check And Pay Traffic Fines In Sharjah

Shambhavi Singh

22 May 2023

Est. Reading Time 6 mins

The Sharjah government has set stringent road safety and traffic rules to ensure compliance with legal stipulations. Since traffic offenders endanger people's lives, the Sharjah traffic police enforce fines and strict penalties for those committing traffic violations.

It is, therefore, essential to learn about checking and paying traffic fines in Sharjah to avoid additional penalties and ensure all your traffic fines are cleared. Check out our comprehensive guide on traffic fines in Sharjah, UAE.

What are the traffic laws in Sharjah?

There are different traffic laws in Sharjah on reckless driving, traffic signals, driver's behavior, speeding, mandatory seat belts and more. You can check the Sharjah Police Headquarters website for the rules and regulations associated with these laws. The legal system in Sharjah takes traffic rules very seriously, and the fines range from AED 100 to AED 7000.
Even throwing trash out while driving could cause you black points on your license in addition to the AED 1,000 penalty. Here is a list of Sharjah traffic fines and acceptable amounts you should know while driving in Sharjah.

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List of Sharjah Traffic Fine & Fine amount

Here is a list of Sharjah traffic fines and amounts in tabular form where you can get the information.

Violation	Fine	Black Points
Crossing red light on a bike	1,000	20
Not wearing a helmet as the rider	500	4
Not wearing the helmet as the passenger	500	4

Fines about driving license issues

Driving without a driving license	400	-
Driving a car with an expired license	500	4
Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country (non-permitted)	400	-

Allowing children shorter than 145 cm and those under ten years to sit in the front seat	400
Not fixing child seats with children under four years old in the vehicle	400	-

Seat Belt Rules Violations

Not fastening the seat belt for everyone in a car	400	4
Not fastening the driver’s seat belt	400	4

Traffic fines in Sharjah with regard to parking

Inappropriate Parking	500	-
Parking in front of the fire hydrant places	1,000	-
Parking in the places allocated for people with special needs	1,000	-

Other violations

Running away from the traffic policeman	800 for light vehicles / 1000 for heavy vehicle	12 black points/ 16 for heavy vehicles
Not stopping when causing a small accident	500	8
Carrying inflammable or hazardous material without permission	3,000	24
Driving in a way that jeopardizes the driver’s or other’s safety	2,000	-
Entering a vehicle into a prohibited area	1,000	8
Crossing a red light	1,000	12
Driving a vehicle that causes pollution	1,000	6
Throwing waste from the vehicle	1,000	6
Using mobile while driving	800	4
Wrong overtaking	600	6
Driving at night without lights	500	4
Training on driving without permission	500	-
Driving with expired tires	500	4

These are some of the major traffic penalties you may receive for violating traffic laws in Sharjah. To avoid Sharjah traffic fines, you should read up on the full list of rules and pay your pending fines accordingly. Moreover, it is vital to know about changes or updates to the regulations.

How to check Sharjah traffic fines?

It is crucial to check the status of your traffic fines in order to pay them on time. It is easy to track Sharjah traffic fines as the Sharjah Police manages the traffic fines in the emirate quite efficiently. Here are several ways to check the traffic fines you have to pay.

Emirates Vehicle Gate
The Sharjah Police Headquarters website
Sharjah City Municipality allotted stations
The UAE Ministry of Interior website
RTA Centres in Dubai

Sharjah Police Website
Here is a step-by-step process to track traffic fines on Sharjah Police Website.

Open the official website of the Sharjah police
Select the "Traffic Service Tab " tab and click "Traffic Fines" to access the Sharjah Police Portal
Once you open the portal, you will see three options: Inquiry by car plate, Inquiry by traffic symbol and Inquiry by license information
You can choose any of the three options available to track your pending fines, penalties and black points

Emirate Vehicle Gate Website
Another way to check your Sharjah traffic fines is through the Emirate Vehicle Gate Website. Here is how.

First, register and sign up on the EVG website.
Keep your plate number, ticket code number and license number of your vehicle handy to check traffic fines in Sharjah
Don't forget to check all the right boxes, as a selection of incorrect options may lead to false information

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Road And Transport Authority (RTA) Official Website
The UAE's RTA website also allows you to check traffic fines in Sharjah. You need to click on the "Traffic Fine Tab" and enter your traffic file number to access the required information. Another way is to visit RTA service centers to check your traffic fines in Sharjah.
Also read:How to Schedule a Dubai RTA Driving Test

How to pay Sharjah traffic fines?

Once you check all your pending penalties and traffic fines, the primary concern is to pay your fines if you have committed a traffic violation. One of the most accessible and convenient methods to clear your fines is online payment. You can simply download an app or visit the website of Sharjah police and Emirate Vehicle Gate to pay your fines.
You can also make payments through the Ministry of Interior website via the 'Sahl' (Arabic word for easy) device, which facilitates quick traffic services for motorists in Sharjah. However, to check and pay traffic fines on the ministry of Interior UAE website, you first need to register and make an account on their official website to avail of their e-services. Once you complete the login process, you can simply select the ticket and check your Sharjah traffic fines.
If you are not tech-savvy and can't handle online payment methods, you can opt for other payment methods. You can visit the following office to clear your traffic fines.

The Sharjah City Municipality Centre in Al Khalidiya
The Sharjah Municipality Headquarters in AI Manakh
The Public Parking Department building in Industrial Area 5
Tasjeel Village, on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road

There is no leniency towards violators of traffic rules in Sharjah. Similarly, motorists have to pay fines for violating traffic laws in Dubai. You can also check Dubai traffic violation fines if you have accrued them online. The whole process is easy, so you can easily understand, comprehend and comply with the rules.

Driving a car on the roads of the UAE can seem intimidating, especially if you are a learner and new to driving. You may unknowingly break the traffic rule and earn yourself hefty fines.
However, with the knowledge of checking and paying traffic fines, you can protect yourself and ease making payments.

FAQs

How can I remove traffic fines in UAE?
If you have earned a traffic fine that should not have appeared on your driving record or become a victim of a faulty machine or miscommunication, you can raise a formal request to recheck the fine. However, you need to submit sufficient proof to ensure that you do not do the violation.

How long will it take for a traffic fine to show up in Sharjah?
UAE has an advanced road safety and traffic control system in place. This system constantly monitors UAE’s roads for traffic violations. If a new radar catches any violation on the road, the fine automatically will show up from 24 hours to three days.

How can I pay a fine for incorrectly crossing in the UAE?
You earn a fine of AED 400 for crossing the road incorrectly. If you are wondering how to pay it, you can simply visit the TAMM official website and select “Traffic Violations & Fines” From the home tab. After that, you need to enter your Emirates ID and vehicle registration number and settle your pending fine.

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