The Ministry of the Interior warned against ignoring the helmet and not adhering to the legal speeds (2-2).
4 causes of motorcycle accidents
Helmets that protect the head in the event of an accident are made of materials capable of withstanding impacts.
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Citizens and residents have observed reckless behaviors by motorcyclists on the roads, including acrobatics and performances, and racing, in addition to the wrong overtaking between vehicles.
It also includes vehicle attachment to the rear, and high beam operation.
According to police reports, the main causes of motorcycle accidents are non-compliance with safety instructions and safe driving, speeding, non-compliance with the mandatory lane and sudden swerving.
"Emirates Today" has monitored several accidents during the past years, which caused deaths and injuries on the roads, and included motorcycles used on the roads and on land and delivery bikes.
Reckless drivers complained most motorcyclists.
They demanded tighter control over its driving, especially of unlicensed bikes, and called for setting strict controls and conditions for licensing them, and forcing those wishing to drive them to join training courses.
The Ministry of the Interior, represented by the Federal Traffic Council, warned motorcyclists not to adhere to the guidelines for traffic safety, including wearing a helmet while driving, adhering to the specified speeds and motorbike lanes, as well as observing the rights of others to take the roads, and not to overtake the wrong way during traffic jams. Avoiding sudden entry between vehicles, especially at intersections and traffic lights.
The ministry stated that it launched a traffic initiative for the month of March, under the slogan "Traffic Safety for Motorcycle Users", with the aim of enhancing traffic awareness among this category, by urging them to adhere to the necessary instructions and guidelines for traffic safety on internal and external roads, in order to preserve lives and property, and achieve leadership. Safe to reduce accidents and dangerous injuries.
She added that the organization of the initiative directed to motorcyclists who are widely spread on the roads and public streets, aims to implant their awareness and traffic awareness of the importance of adhering to the necessary instructions.
Abu Dhabi Police implemented various programs for motorcyclists working in the field of delivery of orders, to inform them of the dangers of wrong overtaking, sudden deviation and exceeding the specified speeds on the road, urging them to leave a safe distance, and providing advice on the risks of not adhering to the mandatory lane, in addition to the conditions and specifications of safety means for cyclists. motorcycles.
The awareness included showing awareness videos of motorcycle accidents, and educating “delivery bikes” drivers about the mistakes they make on the roads, including walking on the right side of the road, overtaking and passing in a dangerous way between vehicles.
It called on motorcyclists (delivery) not to walk on roads in weather conditions in which the level of horizontal visibility is reduced due to fog, which causes their bikes to not be seen clearly by other vehicle drivers, due to their small size.
It also urged them to adhere to safety procedures to prevent injuries resulting from accidents, including wearing a helmet, to protect themselves from head injuries, and clothing designated for cycling, which works to protect them, and to ensure the safety of the bike, and the validity of front and rear lights and tires, and reflective stickers in the back of the bike .
She advised motorcyclists to have a first aid kit available.
Annoying behaviors of cyclists
Attachment to vehicles from behind.
- Turn on the high beam.
Overtaking between vehicles in a confusing manner.
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