Outside Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the five northern emirates — Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah — run their own traffic police but apply the same federal fines. According to Khaleej Times, they follow Dubai’s approach of setting radars about 20 km/h above the posted limit; The National confirmed the Sharjah buffer again in September 2026.
Sharjah: speeding between cameras
Sharjah Traffic Police announced upgraded radars that also detect drivers who speed between two cameras — average speed control. On such a stretch, slowing down only at the camera does not help. Read how average speed cameras work.
Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah
Umm Al Quwain activated cameras that detect tailgating, and Ras Al Khaimah has installed AI-assisted smart gates with cameras on its roads. Tailgating costs Dh400 and four black points — see tailgating fines.
The same fines everywhere
| Over the limit | Fine | Black points | Impound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 km/h | Dh300 | — | — |
| 21–30 km/h | Dh600 | — | — |
| 31–40 km/h | Dh700 | — | — |
| 41–50 km/h | Dh1,000 | — | — |
| 51–60 km/h | Dh1,500 | 6 | 15 days |
| More than 60 km/h | Dh2,000 | 12 | 30 days |
| More than 80 km/h | Dh3,000 | 23 | 60 days |
| Below a posted minimum | Dh400 | — | — |
Between the emirates the posted limits change often, and the Dubai–Sharjah corridor is one of the busiest in the country. A warning that arrives early is worth more here than anywhere: it gives you time to check your speed before the next camera, not after it.
