Abu Dhabi Police warns drivers of the penalty for violating distraction other than the road
A few hours ago, Abu Dhabi Police issued a new statement warning drivers of the penalty and danger of being distracted off-road, as it recently observed that “drivers’ busyness” caused 3 traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi that occurred at the same time during a traffic stop.
The Abu Dhabi Police Department reminds motorists of the severity of the offense and the associated fee for diverting their attention away from the road.
Because it was recently discovered that "drivers' busyness" was the cause of three traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi that occurred at the same time during a traffic stop, the Abu Dhabi Police have just published a new statement that warns drivers of the penalty and danger of being distracted off-road. The statement was made just a few hours ago.
Accidents on the roads of Abu Dhabi due to the violation of busyness other than the road
Accidents that occurred on the highways of Abu Dhabi as a result of violating traffic regulations in areas other than the road, The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to "commit to traffic safety rules" by not being busy while driving to avoid sudden stopping of vehicles without warning on the roads and during the flow of traffic. This was done in cooperation with the Control and Follow-up Center and within the "You Comment" initiative, which monitored three traffic accidents that occurred at the same time due to being busy with something other than the road during a traffic stop on the road.
Penalty for violating busy driving in Abu Dhabi
Infraction of Abu Dhabi's busy driving law carries a penalty, It warned drivers about the dangers of being distracted while driving a vehicle due to using the phone to browse the internet and social networking sites, make a call, take photos, and other behaviors that may lead to serious traffic accidents. Additionally, it stated that the fine for being distracted from the road while driving a vehicle in any way is 800 dirhams and 4 traffic points. The Abu Dhabi Police Department has emphasized its interest in strengthening traffic culture and disseminating it among members of society in different languages. Additionally, the Abu Dhabi Police Department has emphasized the need of increasing responsibility for following to traffic laws and regulations in order to decrease inappropriate behavior and protect the safety of community members.
Warning of the seriousness of violations of distraction while driving
Warning about the severe consequences of engaging in distracting behaviors while behind the wheel, According to statistics and analytical studies of accidents and traffic violations, the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate records thousands of violations against drivers each year due to distraction from the road while driving a vehicle. This is considered a serious violation because it leads to deaths and serious injuries on the roads. It emphasized the significance of concentrating on driving and keeping an eye on the road in order to prevent the car from veering off course. Explaining that preoccupation with something other than the road leads to sudden deviation as a result of using the phone to browse the internet and social networking sites or make a call, or take pictures and the driver turns around to talk to his companions, and other distractions and behaviors that may lead to serious consequences and their danger lies in the fact that they cause traffic accidents as a result of not paying attention to the road while driving. Paying attention to the road while driving is extremely important.
