Dubai Police calls for patience and restraint while driving in Ramadan
DUBAI 8 May 2019: Though traffic fines have been a significant source of income, but its fall is actually making Dubai Police happy and proud.
And, that is because road behaviour is getting better resulting in lesser accidents and violations and safer roads.
“Traffic fines fell 6 per cent during Q1 as compared to the same period of 2018, particularly with regards to serious offenses which topped the major causes of fatal road injuries over the past years.
Dubai’s crude death rate dropped in Q1-2019 as compared to the corresponding period of 2018, with mortality down by 19 per cent.
Brigadier Saif Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Administration of Dubai Police, attributed the fall in mortality rates in the emirate to the increasing traffic awareness campaigns being organised to promote public compliance with traffic regulations and road safety rules.
“Up to 26,497 people benefited from three awareness campaigns in addition 71 lectures and initiatives organised during the first three months of 2019 in the emirate,” he told Wam.
The crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population.
Careful in Ramadan
Police presence is being stepped up on the roads during Ramadan to ensure safety and help bring down the umber of accidents due to distracted driving.
Brigadier Saif Al Mazrouei, Director of the General Administration of Dubai Police will organize traffic to reduce bottlenecks and facilitate movement.
He urged users to abide by the laws and rules of traffic, giving others their right to use the road safely, and to have patience and restraint during the holy month.
He said Dubai Police has intensified patrols and traffic sergeants on the roads and streets.
Dubai Police will also distribute iftar meals daily to road users so they do not have to rush home to break fast.
He urged drivers to avoid practices such as excessive speed, reckless driving and driving on road shoulder to overtake.
