It caused 50 accidents, resulting in 4 deaths and 65 injuries
Dubai Police records 16.9 thousand violations of "crossing the signal" in the first half
Exceeding a red light causes dangerous traffic accidents.
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Juma bin Suwaidan: "Dubai Police is keen to spread awareness of the dangers of negative drivers' behavior."
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Violation of crossing the red light caused 50 traffic accidents in Dubai during the first half of this year, resulting in the death of four people and the injury of 65 others with varying injuries.
The Deputy Director of the General Department of Traffic in Dubai Police, Brigadier Juma bin Suwaidan, told "Emirates Today" that Dubai Police deters the perpetrators of this violation in various ways, and recorded during the same period this year 16,892 violations, pointing out that it ranked high in the index. The most frequent violations, which reflects the need for drivers to be more careful when approaching the signal, given the great risks that this violation entails.
In detail, Bin Suwaidan confirmed that passing the red light is one of the most dangerous traffic violations, because it represents an unexpected behavior by other drivers who drive their vehicles on their normal path at intersections while the signals that meet them are on the green position, so it is difficult to avoid someone suddenly blocking the road. From the opposite direction, which increases the chances of serious accidents.
He pointed out that there was a relative increase in the accidents index resulting from crossing the red light during the first half of this year, which witnessed the death of four people and the injury of 65 others, while the same period last year witnessed the death of three people and the injury of 42 others as a result of 31 accidents that occurred due to these incidents. infringement.
Bin Suwaidan added that the whole of the past year witnessed 78 accidents, resulting in the death of four people and the injury of 118 others, ranging from severe, medium and minor.
He explained that by comparing the number of injuries to the number of accidents, whether during the past year or the current one, we find that all of them resulted in injuries, which reflects the seriousness of the violation and emphasizes the importance of caution when entering the sign.
He added that the General Traffic Department, in cooperation with its strategic partners, is keen to provide the necessary awareness regarding these violations, to protect road users from mistakes that may threaten their safety and the security of other road users in the emirate.
Bin Suwaidan explained that the majority of intersections in Dubai are secured with cameras to monitor violators and provide adequate deterrence, but personal commitment and safe driving remain the responsibility of each person.
He pointed out that the registration of 16,892 violations of a red light in the first half of this year, reflects the failure of a large number of adherence to the rules of safe driving, especially at intersections, stressing the Dubai Police's keenness to strengthen partnership with members of society, and spread awareness of the dangers of these behaviors.
He stressed the need for drivers to pay attention to the position of the signal before a sufficient distance, because the violation of breaking the red light is one of the most serious violations and often occurs for two reasons, either the driver's lack of culture, and his lack of awareness of how to drive safely at the signal, which requires more attention, and not speeding while approaching it while it is Green or yellow, the second reason recklessness and impulsiveness.
Bin Suwaidan said that some drivers double their speed when entering the signal when they see it in the green or yellow position, and this is a wrong behavior because it can turn into the red position before they pass, which exposes them to committing a violation or causing an accident.
He added that the safe procedure when entering the signal is to slow down and pay attention, and overtake at an appropriate speed that does not exceed that specified for the road, so that the driver can easily stop in case he is unable to pass it during the green traffic position, stressing that waiting for an additional seconds or minute is definitely better than committing a dangerous violation. or causing an accident.
Discipline on the road
The Deputy Director of the General Department of Traffic in Dubai Police, Brigadier Juma bin Suwaidan, confirmed that there is an increase in awareness that can be monitored by many members of society about safe driving and the importance of discipline on the road, but there is still a need to avoid some behaviors that pose a danger to its owner or other traffickers. road users.
He pointed out that Dubai Police enhances the aspect of traffic control, whether through the deliberate spread of its patrols in the various areas of the emirate's jurisdiction, or by means of modern technologies with the aim of deterring violators in the first place, and enhancing the safety of all road users.
dangerous offense
Violation of breaking a red light is considered one of the serious violations that the Federal Traffic and Traffic Law is strict about. For light vehicles, it amounts to a fine of 1,000 dirhams, 12 traffic points, and impounding the vehicle for 30 days. For violating trucks, a fine of 3,000 dirhams and suspension of the license for a period of one year starting from the date the license was withdrawn. For heavy vehicles crossing a red light.
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