Abu Dhabi Police decided to activate the automatic tuning of drivers who are not committed to leaving a sufficient distance between their vehicles and the front vehicles on the roads, as of January 15th, provided that violators are automatically caught, through the smart system and fixed "radar" devices.
According to the Abu Dhabi Police, the supply and activation of the necessary technologies related to the automatic control have been completed to violate the "not to leave a safe distance between the vehicles" in the various "radars" of the "tower" type, which are deployed in the main roads and sub-and side streets in Abu Dhabi.
While the traffic expert identified the executive director of the Saed Association for Traffic Accidents Reduction, Jamal Al-Amri, four factors and criteria by which the driver of the vehicle can determine the legal safety distance, including leaving the next one from the rear at a distance of 22 meters, if the front vehicle is moving at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour, And 50 meters if the front vehicle is traveling at 120 kilometers per hour.
In detail, Abu Dhabi Police announced the start of activation of automatic tuning for drivers who are not committed to leaving sufficient distance between their vehicles and front vehicles on the roads, as of January 15th, indicating that violators will be seized through the smart system and fixed "radars" devices.
She stated that there are no specific "radars" that were allocated to control the violation of "not leaving a safe distance between the vehicles", but that it was completed to provide and activate the necessary technologies that are specific to the automation of this violation, in various "radars" of the type "tower", deployed in the main roads Abu Dhabi's side and side streets, warning that the negative behaviors committed by some drivers by getting too close to the front vehicle, often confuse drivers and force them out of their lane, which poses a risk of serious traffic accidents.
She explained that, according to the provisions of Item (52) of the traffic control rules and procedures No. 178 of 2017, violating drivers are fined for not leaving enough distance behind the front vehicles, 400 dirhams and four traffic points, stressing the importance of leaving that distance, which is a traffic safety measure, It enables the driver to control his vehicle, and to stop it in time, if the front vehicle stops suddenly.
For his part, Al-Amiri stressed that the safety distance is “that distance that the driver must leave between his vehicle and the vehicle that precedes it. It is also the distance on both sides of the vehicle, which helps to move and maneuver in dangerous situations, and enables him to take the appropriate decision to reduce the speed of the vehicle In a safe distance, by reaching the station, or avoiding road surprises. ”
Al-Amri told «Emirates Today» that the change of the color of the traffic light, or the presence of a bump, may lead to relay accidents, especially in light of the lack of interest in leaving safe distances between vehicles, indicating that the application of the automatic control decision for that violation raises the level of traffic safety, and improves the use of roads By better drivers, and puts an end to the behavior of some reckless drivers.
He added that the implementation of this decision is in line with the Abu Dhabi Police strategy, in making roads safer and preserving the safety of road users, in addition to saving public money.
He continued, “There is confusion in understanding the term safe distance, which is reflected in the lack of understanding by members of the public how to calculate it, because not leaving the distance is divided into two parts, the first is the reaction distance that ranges between one and a half seconds to two seconds, as during this period the driver can absorb what happened In front of him, thinking about how to act, and the second prong taking the decision, whether by deviating or using the brakes, or not taking a position ».
He pointed out that there are four factors and criteria that can determine the legal safety distance, especially since this distance varies according to the speed of the vehicle, the first of which if the front vehicle is moving at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour, it is necessary to leave the next one from the back 22 meters, and the second, if it is walking At a speed of 120 km, the distance should not be less than 50 meters. He pointed out that there are other factors that must be taken into account when determining safety distances, such as "weather", where the vehicle needs a greater distance when the weather is rainy or foggy or full of dust and snow, because its leader cannot see significantly in these airspace, which means Increasing his chances of being exposed to traffic accidents, and then he should leave a greater safety distance, in order to preserve his soul and the lives of others.
Al-Amiri stated that the last factor is driving behind large trucks, as you need to leave a greater safety distance on the road, because there are blind spots that the truck driver cannot see the back vehicle, indicating that vehicle drivers should not be concerned with calculating safety distances while on the road, Because the professional driver can estimate the distance that protects him if the car in front stops suddenly.
Awareness video
Abu Dhabi Police has broadcast, through its official accounts on social media platforms, a video (video) about real traffic violations and accidents, which occurred on the roads of the emirate, through the initiative of “You Comment” in cooperation with the Follow-up and Control Center in the emirate, with the aim of educating the public about the danger of not leaving a distance Sufficient between vehicles on the roads.