Introduction
Loud vehicles can often be a source of nuisance and trouble for many, especially when these occur in residential areas or other highly populated areas. The UAE is known for its luxury cars and vast wealth, and there are sometimes vehicles which produce noises or are modified to produce sounds which many considered as disturbing. These include sounds which arise due to the engine or chassis, overly load stereo usage or vigorous and excessive utilization of horn.
Sharjah has recently attempted to battle this issue, and also raise awareness amongst young people concerning the modification of vehicles to achieve louder sounds. The introduction of the Federal Traffic Law Number 178/2017 occurred for just this purpose.
Federal Traffic La Number 178/2017
This law will be highly appreciated by people who experience these types of issues in their residential areas, and the Sharjah Police have recognized this by stating that they are aware that the problem is prevalent in certain areas and will increase patrols in these areas.
Further to this, any cases that are reported or found will result in varying fines, which are as follows. Excessive noise, in general, will result in a penalty of AED 2,000 as well as, 12 black points. However, confiscation of the vehicle itself from the individual will not take place. Further to this, unlicensed modifications to cars will result in fines of AED 1,000 as well as, 12 black points and a 30-day confiscation of the vehicles in question. Finally, cars playing loud music will be fined AED 400 along with 4 black points.
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