Top Police officials in the UAE have urged motorists to follow safe driving guidelines

The top traffic police officials in the UAE have urged motorists to buckle up, adhere to the speed limit, maintain a safe distance a,nd drive defensively.

Motorists should abide by traffic rules in the month of Ramadan and show patience and restraint with other drivers during the hours prior to iftar (the time of ending the fast at sunset). The department will also be facilitating the movement of worshippers at the entry and exit points of mosques.

The director said Sharjah’s traffic department will deploy 100 traffic patrols, especially close to prayer times, and pointed out that “enforcement officers are cracking down on motorists who commit offenses that undermine road safety”.

Traffic patrols will be deployed on key roads in the emirate to reduce accidents and ensure smooth traffic flow, besides distributing iftar meals to motorists on the roads.

SAFE DRIVING TIPS:

• Wear a seat belt

• Follow the speed limit

• Leave safe distance between vehicles

• Avoid using mobile phone and other distractions

• Signal when changing lanes

• Drive defensively

• Park on the hard shoulder if you’re feeling unwell and call for help

Jaywalkers are advised to cross roads only at designated points and use footbridges. Legal action will be taken against those who impede traffic flow, particularly near mosques at prayer time. Police officers also have instructions to arrest beggars. Police have earlier urged residents to only donate money through authorised charities.

Top police officials have also warned the public against encouraging beggars and street vendors and advised people to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 80040 or call 901, or access the ‘guard’ service available on the smart app of Sharjah Police or through its website. He urged the public to call 999 in case of genuine emergencies and 901 for all non-emergency cases.

Also, motorists are urged not to leave any valuable items in their cars while they are performing prayer.