July 15, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – UAE’s emirate Sharjah traffic fine discount system was launched on July 8. The Sharjah traffic fine discount is aimed at encouraging prompt fine payments but also tightens the hold on serious driving offences. This initiative was announced following a decision by the Sharjah Executive Council during its weekly meeting.

Under the new rules, drivers in the UAE can avail a 35% discount on traffic fines if they are paid within 60 days, or 25% if it’s paid in a year. However, the Sharjah traffic fine discount is not extended to 40 major offences, like drunk driving, from any discount benefits, reinforcing stricter consequences for serious violations.

Sharjah Traffic Fine Discount System Issues New Rules: Offer Discounts And Tightens Penalty

The 35% discount goes further than just the traffic fine. It also covers any vehicle’s impound period and fees, as well as any late penalties, easing the burden on vehicle owners. However, this leverage doesn’t extend to serious road offences, which have been listed under the Sharjah traffic fine discount and issued by the Sharjah police.

40 serious offences are excluded from the Sharjah traffic fine discount

Speeding & Reckless Driving

Driving speed is 60km/hr more than the speed limit.
Driving speed more than 80km/hr above the speed limit.
Dangerous overtaking
Overtaking from a prohibited place (by trucks)
Overtaking on the hard shoulder
Sudden swerving
Driving in a way that endangers the driver’s life or others
Driving in a way that damages public or private property
Driving a noisy vehicle
Stopping on the road without reason

Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence of alcohol
Driving under the influence of narcotics, psychotropic, or similar substances

Hit-and-Run Offences

Causing the death of others
Causing a serious accident or injuries
A light vehicle driver failing to stop after causing a minor accident
A heavy vehicle driver failing to stop after causing a minor accident
Running away from a traffic policeman

Signal & Priority Violations

Jumping a red signal by a light vehicle
Jumping a red signal by a heavy vehicle
Jumping a red signal on a motorcycle
Not giving way to emergency, police, or public service vehicles or official convoys

School Bus Offences

School bus driver failing to activate the “Stop” sign or abide by traffic rules
Failure to stop when the school bus “Stop” sign is activated

Distraction & Safe Distance

Using a handheld mobile phone while driving
Distracted driving
Failure to maintain a safe distance

Heavy Vehicle Offences

Entry of prohibited heavy vehicles
Improperly loading a heavy vehicle in a way that endangers others
Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that damages the road
Falling or leaking of a heavy vehicle’s load
Heavy vehicle driver causing their vehicle or another to overturn
Operating industrial, construction, or mechanical vehicles and tractors without proper licensing

Illegal Transport & Activity

Transporting passengers illegally
Transporting flammable or hazardous materials without permission

Window Tinting Violations

Exceeding the permitted level of window tinting
Tinting a vehicle that is not permitted to be tinted

Interference & Obstruction

Rubbernecking or crowding at accident scenes

Pedestrian Violations

Pedestrians failing to obey traffic signals
Pedestrians crossing from undesignated areas

Catch-All Hazardous Driving

Driving in a way that endangers the driver’s life or others’/damages public or private property

Guide to Payment of Fine With Discount Online

The violators don’t need to visit a service centre or police station to pay the Sharjah traffic fine discount amount. They can be settled online through the Ministry of Interior (MOI) App.

“We’ve always encouraged good behaviour. But this decision is different. It’s more organised, more effective, and sends a stronger message: obey the rules or face the consequences,” said Colonel Abdulrahman Mohammed Khater, Deputy Director of the Security Media Department at Sharjah Police, regarding the implementation of the Sharjah traffic fine discount system.

The person will have to log in using the UAE Pass account and search for the fine in the traffic fine payment option. Entering the details, like Traffic Code (TC), Driving licence, Vehicle plate, or Emirates ID, will get the fine amount with applicable discounts. This can be paid through credit or debit card, and a receipt will be received within minutes.

The new Sharjah traffic fine discount system also holds pedestrians equally accountable with the vision that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.