717 accidents were recorded, compared to 616 in 2020

The rise in run-over accidents at the state level last year

"Hather" radar monitors a violation of not giving priority to pedestrians.

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Run-over accidents that occurred at the state level recorded a slight increase during the past year, reaching 717 accidents, compared to 616 accidents in 2020, according to the statistics of the Ministry of the Interior, while traffic departments in the country tightened control procedures regarding endangering pedestrians' lives, and used smart systems that rely on Artificial intelligence to monitor violators.

In detail, the statistics of the Ministry of the Interior on the number of traffic accidents by type of accident last year revealed that 3,488 accidents occurred at the state level, distributed between 2,428 collisions and collisions between vehicles, 717 run-downs, 328 deteriorations, and 15 other accidents.

It indicated that these accidents resulted in the death of 381 people, 276 severe injuries, 2,249 moderate injuries, and 1,696 minor injuries.

Last February, the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Federal Traffic Council, launched a traffic awareness campaign under the slogan “Pedestrians and drivers safety from run-over accidents” with the aim of enhancing traffic awareness for road users of the importance of adhering to traffic and traffic rules, and giving priority to pedestrians crossing from the places designated for them, in order to preserve their safety and the safety of others.

The awareness campaign comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts to reduce run-over accidents against road pedestrians and pedestrians, by reminding drivers and road users of the importance of following the traffic instructions for pedestrian crossing, paying attention and concentration while driving, respecting pedestrian crossing lines, and adhering to the prescribed speed limits within cities. Or on the outer streets so that they can control the vehicle and pay attention to road surprises and avoid run-over accidents.

The campaign also aims to educate pedestrians about the necessity of safe crossing from the places designated for them, and the use of pedestrian lines, crossings and bridges designated for this purpose, to avoid dangerous run-over accidents and to preserve the safety of everyone.

The Ministry of Interior confirmed that pedestrian safety on the roads is a shared responsibility between road users and pedestrians, and road users have a major role in achieving safety through caution and attention, and giving priority to pedestrians crossing safely.

For its part, Abu Dhabi Police last month implemented the automated control of the “Hather” radar system in Abu Dhabi, which works with artificial intelligence technology to monitor pedestrian crossings and monitor vehicle violations that do not allow pedestrians to be given priority from the places designated for their crossing.

She stated that the "Hather" radar aims to alert drivers of the importance of adhering to the traffic rules, and to give priority to pedestrians crossing from the places designated for them, in order to preserve their safety and the safety of others. Photographing the license plates of the violating vehicles.

She pointed out that she is currently studying the generalization of the system across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in places near schools and commercial centers, after its success in the pilot phase, by seizing a number of violating vehicles and sending instructive messages to violating drivers of the necessity of committing to a complete stop when pedestrians cross the areas designated for them.

self censorship

Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to pay attention to self-censorship stemming from a sense of responsibility that entails respecting the law and preserving the rights of other road users with all honesty and goodwill.

She explained that non-compliant drivers are subject to Clause No. (69) not to give priority to pedestrians in the places designated for crossing, and a violation of 500 dirhams and six traffic points.

• Traffic departments in the country tighten control procedures regarding endangering the lives of pedestrians.

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