The results of traffic accident reports, which occurred during the holy month of Ramadan in previous years at the level of the state, revealed that the sneezing during driving caused serious accidents resulting in deaths and injuries, in addition to other factors.
Sixteen people died and 136 were injured in 111 traffic accidents during the first half of Ramadan compared to 26 deaths and 237 injuries in the same period last year, according to the General Directorate of Traffic Coordination at the Ministry of the Interior, «Sudden deviation leads the causes of accidents during this period».
It is reported that there are frequent traffic violations committed by drivers during the month of Ramadan, comes at the forefront of high speed to catch up with breakfast, and stopping their vehicles in violation of the mosques next to Taraweeh prayers, which impedes the movement of traffic and the closure of the exits and parking entrances, The random parking in front of commercial centers, the busiest commercial areas, standing in positions reserved for civil defense, rescue and rescue, and not giving priority to pedestrians in the places designated for their transit.
The Ministry of Interior and Traffic Departments at the state level carry out awareness campaigns prior to the month of Ramadan to urge drivers to abide by the traffic and traffic laws, set up necessary plans and publish traffic patrols on internal and external roads to ensure the safety of road users.
Jamal Al Ameri, Executive Director of the Society for the Prevention of Traffic Accidents, warned drivers during the holy month of Ramadan that they are not able to sleep while driving because of their vigilance and continuous driving while fasting on long journeys without rest.
Al-Amiri warned in a statement to Emirates Al-Youm that there is a lack of concentration and attention during driving because of the month of Ramadan. This causes drivers to commit bodily accidents. Some employees stay late at night and some remain awake. Go to work, which loses them focus and attention, and puts them to sleep while driving. He said there were traffic accidents caused by the driver's nap.
He stressed the need for drivers to take care and caution during driving during fasting, especially those suffering from chronic diseases, such as diabetes or pressure, and have to line up on the right side, and request the ambulance through the Central Operations Room, if they feel tired.
Al Amiri pointed to the traffic safety standards that travelers traveling to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the month of Ramadan must adhere to it. It is important to have enough sleep and not to drive continuously, noting that a number of serious accidents occurred due to lack of attention and concentration. , Driving for long hours.
"There are a variety of errors and negative behaviors committed by some drivers while driving vehicles during the holy month, which threatens their safety, and the safety of road users, such as driving at high speed and crossing the red light to catch up with the ears of Morocco, Fatalities and serious injuries ».
Al-Amiri also referred to the problem of the indiscriminate parking of worshipers in the vicinity of mosques, especially during the Taraweeh prayers, and the closure of two or three lanes of the road, which leads to traffic and traffic congestion, and many observations in which some drivers stand behind the vehicles,
He stressed the importance of the worshiper to realize that the road belongs to all, to give the way to his right, and does not make himself a negative element during prayer, to close the road to others and without taking into account the interests of others, praising the initiatives taken by Sharjah Police and Abu Dhabi in violation of worshipers who obstruct the traffic, Federal Traffic Law.
«Raman Aman»
The Federal Traffic Council reviewed a presentation by the Charity Association in Dubai on the "Ramadan Aman" campaign, which aims to reduce traffic accidents during the month of Ramadan, distribute meals to drivers, provide tips, guidance and awareness leaflets, and standardize the campaign at the state level. Approve the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and a partnership between the Council and the Charity Association in this regard.
Sudden deviation
The Ministry of the Interior said that the sudden deviation is one of the main causes of accidents during the first half of last Ramadan, causing 38 accidents, 34.23% of the total accidents, followed by not leaving enough space, causing 16 accidents, 14.41%. In third place, the number of road users was not estimated, causing 14 accidents, 12.61%, and negligence and lack of attention, causing 12 accidents, 10.81%, and 31 other accidents.