The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police recently established a Traffic Village to raise awareness among motorcyclists and quad bike drivers in the Al Bada touristic region. It was also established to educate students on safety precautions and the requirements needed in order to drive motorcycles. The village also aims to encourage motorcyclists to abide by traffic rules and exercise caution while driving in order to avoid accidents and maintain their safety and the safety of others.
By establishing the village, the Traffic Directorate aims to urge motorcyclists, especially young motorcyclists, to abide by traffic instructions and rules in order to reduce traffic accidents as well as decrease the human and material losses that are experienced when quad bikes of various kinds are misused by young people and adolescents. This is considered to be a careless practice, as a result of the lack of experience and commitment to safety and thus results in traffic accidents.
Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section indicated that the section has established a mobile awareness plan for quad bike drivers that will be implemented at the locations at which they practice this kind of sporting activities in the Al Bada region. The plan will be implemented by responding to queries and distributing traffic-awareness leaflets and gifts, so as to contribute to traffic safety awareness.
The plan also stresses the importance of riding motorcycles in areas where bikes are permitted, including sandy and unpopulated areas, and to refrain from riding them in public places and on roads in residential areas.
All motorcycle drivers in UAE are advised to adhere to safety precautions in order to prevent injuries. They must wear a helmet to prevent head injuries, and wear protective fireproof clothing. In addition, they should ensure their safety by checking the motorcycle’s front and rear lights, and install first-aid kit and labels that reflect light.
