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Sharjah waives 10-year-old traffic fines, clarifies motorists eligible for exemption

Sharjah has announced the waiver of all traffic fines that are over a decade old, as per a new decision by the Sharjah Executive Council.

TAS News Service

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Monday, May 5, 2025

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi—Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the SEC—issued the decision during its recent meeting held on Tuesday.

According to the new directive, all outstanding traffic violations recorded by the competent authority at the Sharjah Police General Command will be dropped if they are more than 10 years old. The move is part of the emirate’s initiative to ease financial burdens and streamline traffic records.

To avail the waiver, applicants must submit a formal request and pay a fee of Dh1,000. However, the council has outlined exceptions where this fee is waived:

In the event of the verified death of the vehicle owner

If the vehicle owner has continuously been outside the UAE for a minimum of 10 years

For abandoned vehicles whose owners cannot be located.

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