{
  "id": 2538312,
  "title": "Missed your exit? Sharjah Police urge drivers not to make sudden turns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/missed-your-exit-sharjah-police-urge-drivers-not-to-make-sudden-turns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T08:25:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/missed-your-exit-sharjah-police-urge-drivers-not-to-make-sudden-turns-1.500648755"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharjah Police have issued a warning to drivers, urging them to refrain from making sudden lane changes or sharp turns when they realize they have missed an exit. The police emphasize the importance of continuing on the current route and taking the next available exit to avoid potential accidents.\n\nIn a road-safety message, the Sharjah Police stated: \"Missed your exit? Don't risk a sudden swerve. Take the next exit and stay in your lane, for your safety and the safety of others.\" To further drive home the point, the police released a video demonstrating the dangers of abrupt maneuvers. The video shows a driver who has missed an exit suddenly veering towards it, only to strike a kerb he had not noticed, resulting in a vehicle crash.\n\nUnder UAE traffic regulations, sudden swerving can lead to a fine of Dh1,000 and four black points on the driver's license. Sharjah Police view this warning as part of their ongoing efforts to discourage unpredictable driving behavior that can endanger motorists and other road users.",
  "summary": "Sharjah: Sharjah Police have warned motorists against making sudden lane changes or sharp turns after missing an exit, urging drivers to continue on their route and take the next available exit rather than risk causing a crash. “Missed your exit? Don’t risk a sudden swerve. Take the next exit and stay in your lane, for your safety and the safety of others,” the force said in a road-safety…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sharjah Police warn against sudden lane changes",
    "Drivers urged to continue on current route",
    "Violation may result in Dh1,000 fine and 4 black points"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}