Asserting that “Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility,” the directorate reiterated that abiding by the law ensures the safety of motorists.
The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate has called upon motorists to abide by traffic laws, reduce speed, and maintain a safe distance between vehicles during the Hijri New Year holiday.
Asserting that “Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility,” the directorate reiterated that abiding by the law ensures the safety of road users and decreases all causes of road accidents, deaths and serious injuries.
Lt-Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate, stressed the importance of being alert especially when travelling or driving to a different city. He urged motorists to ensure that vehicle tyres are in good condition and highlighted the significance of driving cautiously in poor and foggy weather in addition to selecting the most convenient time for travelling to certain destinations.
Lt-Col Al Ameri highlighted the necessity of abiding by traffic laws and driving carefully when it is raining to avoid accidents resulting from recklessness and failure to keep a safe distance from other vehicles. Maintaining a safe distance, greater than that required under normal weather conditions and stopping the car safely in case of sand storm or rain is essential to avoiding collisions and accidents.
Never exceed the speed limits under any circumstances on internal roads and highways in case of rain. He also reiterated the need to drive slowly on road curves and in tunnels due to the possibility of pools of water.
He stated that it is a must to drive with extra caution on slippery roads due to the decreased tyre friction with the road and the higher potential of skidding. He reminded motorists that vehicles require a longer distance for the car to come to a stop when the roads are wet.
