Got a “driving against traffic” fine in Sharjah (4 black points + AED 455 impound). Dashcam attached.
Hi everyone, I’d appreciate advice from anyone who has dealt with Sharjah Police on something like this.
I was following Waze to a place I’d never been. The route ended at a dead end where the map showed a merge onto the main road. I wasn’t sure what to do, and since no one was behind me, I quickly checked Google Maps, which also showed arrow markings for the merge. I took the left turn to merge onto the main road.
There were no-entry signs on both sides of the road toward the main road merge on my left. I thought they applied to that road and not to the road I was taking, so I went ahead. That was my mistake. (Dashcam video attached, and the exact location is here: Map Link)
The fine:
- Violation: Driving against traffic
- AED 390 (after the 35% discount)
- 4 black points
- Impound fee: AED 455 (description in app: Compensation of impound vehicle period fees for fine Driving against traffic)
- Time matches the video: 8:48 AM
I accept that I made a mistake and I’m willing to pay the fine. This is my first time getting black points or an impound order, so I’m not sure how it works.
My questions:
Do I actually have to surrender the car for impounding? If so, for how long?
Is it worth appealing with the dashcam footage just to get the impound waived, while still paying the fine? If so, where do I go (Sharjah Police app, website, or in person), and has anyone had success with this?
Thanks in advance!