Police have warned motorists to adhere to mandatory lane markings or risk facing fines.
Ras Al Khaimah Police has warned motorists against violating mandatory lane discipline after releasing a traffic awareness video showing a driver making an illegal left turn from a lane designated for straight movement—an offence punishable by a Dh400 fine.
The footage, shared as part of ongoing road safety campaigns, shows a busy multi-lane intersection with clear overhead signs indicating lanes for left turns, U-turns, and straight-ahead traffic.
In the video, a dark-coloured sedan is marked with a red cross to highlight the violation as it waits in a lane designated exclusively for straight-ahead traffic.
As traffic begins to move, the driver abruptly swerves left from the incorrect lane, crossing solid white lane markings instead of proceeding straight. The manoeuvre cuts across vehicles correctly positioned in the dedicated left-turn lanes, disrupting traffic flow and increasing the risk of side-impact collisions.
Ras Al Khaimah Police identified the offence as a light vehicle failing to comply with mandatory lane directions, which carries a Dh400 fine.
The authority urged motorists to observe lane markings well before entering intersections to ensure smoother traffic flow and enhance road safety for all road users.
