Abu Dhabi Police caution motorists on the roadways

Abdallah Shahin 2 months ago

Warnings to motorists from the Abu Dhabi Police Department،A few hours ago, the Abu Dhabi Police Department issued an urgent warning to all drivers, requesting that they refrain from using their mobile devices while driving near a red light.

The police strongly advise motorists not to use their phones while behind the wheel.

The Abu Dhabi Police have issued a call to all drivers to ensure that they are not distracted by anything other than the road while they are crossing intersections and traffic lights. They have also issued a warning about the potentially hazardous outcomes that can occur on the road when a driver is mentally preoccupied and crosses the traffic light in a direction other than straight ahead.

A video clip serving as a public service announcement to motorists in Abu Dhabi

And it broadcasted a video, in cooperation with the Control and Follow-up Center, of a serious accident that occurred due to the driver's lack of focus on the road path, pointing out that preoccupation with something other than the road leads to sudden deviation of the vehicle due to the use of the phone to browse the internet and social networking sites or make a call, or take pictures, which may lead to serious consequences and accidents. In addition, it pointed out that preoccupation with something other than the road leads to sudden deviation Accidents caused by drivers who were not paying attention to the road when they were behind the wheel

The significance of maintaining focused attention while driving

She urged drivers to pay attention while driving, pay attention to pedestrians, road signs and their surroundings, and traffic instructions, and adhere to them, in order to prevent accidents. She explained that it is extremely dangerous for a driver to perform more than one action at the same time while driving. She called on drivers to pay attention while driving, pay attention to pedestrians, road signs and their surroundings, and traffic instructions.

The infraction for the car going too fast for the traffic light will result in a penalty.

And she stated that the federal law clarified that the violation of the vehicle exceeding the red light signal is 1,000 dirhams, 12 traffic points, and the vehicle is impounded for 30 days, as well as Law No. (5) of 2020 AD regarding the impoundment of vehicles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Law No. (5) of 2020 AD regarding the impoundment of vehicles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. When the monetary value is paid to release the seizure for a maximum period of three months, and in the event that the dues are not paid, the vehicle is referred for sale in a public auction. When the monetary value is paid to release the seizure for a maximum period of three months, the vehicle is released.