Ambulances in UAE will turn red traffic lights to green under congestion-cutting scheme – The National

Ambulances in UAE will turn red traffic lights to green under congestion-cutting scheme – The National

Response vehicles to be fitted with controls that can change traffic lights to cut through congestion. Congestion-busting ambulances will be able to turn traffic lights from red to green in an instant as part of an ambitious plan to improve emergency response times.. Emergency vehicles are to be fitted with 'traffic-light' alarms that will automatically change signals as they approach.. The Ministry of Health and Prevention project was launched on the sidelines of the Arab Health conference on Tuesday.. "Ambulances will be equipped with a traffic signal alarm system to turn the signal to green once the ambulance is approaching.". Ambulances are already allowed to run red lights without fear of prosecution when on call.. Cutting through a line of traffic can be difficult and time-consuming when cars are stationary at a red light.. The Enayati initiative will monitor health indicators and predict any possible health risks that may put patients' lives at risk.. The ministry said new wearable devices will soon be available to help doctors monitor people with chronic health conditions to ensure they are up to date with the latest care options available to them.. Patients must log in to the platform on a daily basis to