The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has amended the timetable for the passage of trucks in the streets of Dubai during the month of Ramadan during the two morning and evening periods by one hour. The ban starts in the morning from 7:30 am to 9:30 am, 30 am 8:30 am), and on the "11E axis" from 7 am to 11 pm instead of 6 am to 10 pm, while the timing of the ban on trucks passing through the rest of the day remains unchanged.
The TRA confirmed that it is working within the framework of the traffic safety strategy in Dubai, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, to ensure the success of the "Ramadan without accidents" campaign, which aims to sensitize drivers to driving hazards during exhaustion and sleepiness, warning drivers of driving hazards during tiredness, exhaustion or drowsiness. The month of Ramadan, which is low in the concentration rates of some drivers, because of changing eating habits and sleep.
She also pointed out that the Authority broadcasts awareness messages on social networking sites, in addition to spreading awareness announcements on bridges in Sheikh Zayed Road, sending over 300,000 SMS messages to raise awareness about safe driving and distribution of Ramadan leaflets and gifts at customer service centers. With the Emirates Driving Institute, the Integrated Vehicle Registration and Inspection Company, and the Listerine Company, as well as the distribution of breakfasts with awareness leaflets on the drivers of heavy vehicles in the roadside parking of trucks, in cooperation with Middle East Specialized Cables Company (MASC).
She explained that the different dates of sleep and work in Ramadan affect the focus of the fasting, which is evident in those times when the employee returns from work, where the concentration is low to the lowest, which affects the ability of the driver to make the right decision in a timely manner, Which calls for more caution and attention in driving the vehicle at the exit from work and return home, to avoid traffic accidents, stressing that most traffic accidents occurring in the month of Ramadan is due to the lack of safety distance between vehicles, calling drivers to adhere to sufficient distance, The atmosphere should be Kiva inside the vehicle, the fact that the warm atmosphere leads to fatigue and fatigue, and the driver of the vehicle to keep his back straight and his head raised while driving. She called on all motorists to be careful to take enough rest before driving, and to stop the vehicle when feeling very tired or drowsy and yawning, noting that relaxation and rest for a while may help the driver to complete his journey safely, noting the importance of eating drivers who hear the Azan of Morocco While driving a light breakfast, even if it was a glass of water and dates beads before completing the trip.
• Send over 300,000 phone messages to raise awareness of safe driving.