# UAE road safety and traffic enforcement initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uae-road-safety-and-traffic-enforcement-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-15T11:55:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have intensified public awareness campaigns and enforcement measures to improve road safety and traffic discipline. In early August, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi police issued safety alerts following recent collisions. Sharjah Police utilized footage of a side-street collision to warn against sudden swerving, while Abu Dhabi Police advised motorists not to stop in traffic lanes during emergencies, such as flat tires, to prevent chain-reaction crashes. By mid-August, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, in collaboration with police and health departments, launched the ‘Don’t Hesitate. . . Give Way Immediately’ campaign. This initiative specifically targets drivers who fail to yield to emergency vehicles, introducing penalties including a Dh3,000 fine, six traffic points, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment to ensure ambulances and fire engines can pass without delay. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Abu Dhabi authorities warn of fines for blocking emergency vehicles Abu Dhabi authorities have launched a campaign warning drivers that failing to yield to emergency vehicles will result in a Dh3,000 fine, traffic points, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abu-dhabi-authorities-warn-of-fines-for-blocking-emergency-vehicles ### 2026-08-07: UAE Police Issue Road Safety Alerts After Recent Collisions Sharjah and Abu Dhabi police released videos warning UAE drivers to check before merging and avoid stopping in traffic lanes, urging vigilance and proper emergency handling. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-police-issue-road-safety-alerts-after-recent-collisions --- Cite as: UAE road safety and traffic enforcement initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uae-road-safety-and-traffic-enforcement-initiatives