Abu Dhabi Police reported that it classifies preoccupation with the phone, browsing social networking sites, and taking pictures while driving as a serious traffic violation, due to its severe accidents, pointing to the tightening of procedures for controlling violators on the roads, as it violated more than 13,000 drivers due to busy off the road during the first half This year.
In detail, Abu Dhabi Police have warned drivers of the dangers of busyness outside the road, which leads to sudden deviation due to the use of the phone to browse messages, WhatsApp, the Internet, social networking sites, making a call, or taking pictures, and other behaviors that distract the driver's attention and distract him from looking Off the road, leading to accidents.
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Central Operations Sector told Emirates Today that the number of traffic violations by using the phone while driving reached 13 thousand and 80 violations during the first half of this year, stressing the importance of drivers focus in driving and road monitoring, to avoid vehicle deviation and slowing down Disrupting traffic and traffic, bypassing the red light.
She stated that preoccupation with the road while driving is classified among the serious violations, in which clause (32) is applied regarding traffic control rules and procedures No. (178) for the year 2017, (a) preoccupation with the road while driving the vehicle using the phone, (b) preoccupation Off the road while driving the vehicle in any way, and violating it is a fine of 800 dirhams and four traffic points.
She called for the necessity to adhere to the laws of traffic and traffic, as the sudden deviation of the vehicle is one of the main causes of dangerous traffic accidents, and it includes: speed, busyness of the road, vehicle maintenance and tire safety, not leaving a safety distance between vehicles, failure to consider road users, and others.
The Directorate stressed the importance of adhering to the established speeds and not being distracted from the road while driving the vehicle in any way, leaving enough safety distance between the vehicles and ensuring that the path is not changed unless after ensuring that the road is clear.
She urged drivers to pay attention and focus while driving and not to cross the pedestrian crossing lines, to adhere to the speed limits set within cities and outside streets so that they can control the vehicle, pay attention to road surprises and avoid accidents.
overrun
Abu Dhabi Police broadcast a video of a horrific traffic accident because a driver crossed a red traffic light on a street in Abu Dhabi, causing severe damage to road users.
The video reveals the extreme danger and dire consequences of some drivers passing the red traffic light due to lack of attention and preoccupation with the road.
She called on drivers to pay attention and focus while driving, and avoid using the phone to browse the internet and social media while driving, to avoid vehicle deviation or disrupting traffic and traffic, and bypassing the red light.
Preventative measurements
Abu Dhabi Police previously warned drivers against the dangers of using phones and computers while driving vehicles to follow work or study remotely in light of the conditions and precautionary measures currently being taken by the state.
She called on users of phones and computers for the purpose of working remotely or studying not to use "phones and mobile devices" while driving the vehicle on the road or photographing for the purpose of showing off and appearing on social media.
• 800 dirhams and 4 traffic points, a penalty of busyness on the road while driving.