UAE: Sharjah police released the actual video, in which the man hit the car, while the road crossing to warn the public. world News
In a step of curbing rising accidents, the Sharjah Police has released a striking video that catchs a deadly collision between a car and the pedestrian who crosses carelessly. This comes when the UAE implements strict punishment for Jaywalking under a new federal traffic law effective on March 29, 2025. Officials emphasized that life is threatened with unprotected crossing habits and everyone is urged to prioritize road safety using specified pedestrian areas.
Video highlights the fatal consequences of careless crossings
The Sharjah police shared a video showing a tragic accident, where a man tries to cross the road at a pedestrian crossing, but does so while the vehicle signs remain green. Despite crossing the designated area, the pedestrians walk carelessly, ignoring the traffic signal, causing a collision with a loss of an upcoming car and its life. The footage serves as a Stark reminder of the dangers when pedestrians prioritize speed on safety. Officials emphasized that many accident reports stems from unprotected crossing behavior, strengthening the message that even a few seconds to protect against escape can have disastrous consequences, not only for the individual but also for their families but also for their families and comprehensive community.
New Federal Traffic Law introduces joy punishment for jaywalking
The UAE introduced a new federal traffic law on March 29, 2025, imposing strict punishment on Jaywalking to prevent dangerous pedestrian behavior. Previously, the fine for Jaywalking was DH400. However, under new regulation:
- If Jaywalking results in a traffic accident, criminals face fine between DH5,000 and DH10,000, and may be subject to imprisonment.
- The punishment grows rapidly to cross the roads over the roads where the speed limit is 80 km/h or more:
- DH10,000 minimum fine
- At least three months imprisonment
- Or both punishment can be applied.
These tough measures highlight the government’s commitment to improve road safety and to reduce pedestrian accidents, especially in high -speed areas where risk multiplication.
Officials called for maximum public awareness and compliance
Repeated campaigns by UAE officials have urged pedestrians to cross roads and follow traffic signals only in specified areas. Despite these efforts, Jaywalking remains a problem, inspiring the Sharjah police to release the accident video as a precaution tool. Officials emphasize that the careless crossing is not only a personal risk, but also danger drivers and passengers. They remind the public that the following traffic rules protect everyone on the road, and the new law reinforces the need for serious compliance.
