Dubai: A sudden lane change. An illegal turn at the last moment. A driver weaving through traffic to gain a few seconds.These are just some of the driving behaviours that can lead to traffic congestions and, more importantly, serious traffic accidents. In order to address such violations, Sharjah Police has introduced a smart traffic monitoring system known as 'Rased', which automatically detects dangerous driving behaviour and issues fines accordingly.The system, launched in October 2025, is part of the emirate's wider efforts to improve road safety and encourage motorists to comply with traffic laws.What is Rased?Rased is a smart radar system developed by Sharjah Police through its Traffic Innovation Lab. Equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced monitoring capabilities, the system is designed to detect the following traffic violations:Sudden lane drifting or failure to remain within a designated laneIllegal lane changesTaking wrong turnsFailing to follow lane markingsReckless overtakingDangerous manoeuvres that disrupt traffic flowDriving behaviour that creates a risk to other road usersAccording to Sharjah Police, the idea behind the smart traffic radar is not to fine motorists but to reduce dangerous driving behaviour, improve traffic flow and enhance safety for all road users. Early testing has also showed improvements in traffic movement, particularly during peak hours, according to Sharjah Police.Fines and penalties for violationsAccording to the UAE Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017 on the Rules and Procedures of Traffic Control, these are the lane discipline related fines that motorists should be aware of:Sudden swerving/sudden deviation of vehicle Fine: Dh1,000Black points: FourFailure to maintain lane disciplineFine: Dh400Wrong overtakingFine: Dh600Black points: SixOvertaking from the hard shoulderFine: AED 1,000Black Points: SixDriving in bus or taxi lanes in unauthorised situationsFine: AED 400
