Back to school in UAE: Dh1,000 fine, 10 black points if you do this

Back to school in UAE: Dh1,000 fine, 10 black points if you do this

Abu Dhabi: When you see the “Stop” lever of school buses engaged, you must come to a full stop.

And this must be done from a distance of no less than five meters to ensure the safety of crossing students. Failure to comply may result in a fine of 1,000 dirhams and a deduction of 10 traffic points.

This was a reminder to motorists given by Abu Dhabi Directorate of Traffic and Patrols, operating under the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, as the force has set a comprehensive safety plan for the forthcoming academic year 2023-2024.

In collaboration with strategic partners, the directorate has formulated a plan aimed at fortifying security measures for students’ return to school and achieving peak levels of road safety, particularly for school students.

Heightened traffic patrols

This mission is encapsulated in the slogan “Our Children are a Trust.” Brigadier General Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, expounded on the plan’s focal points. It involves heightened traffic patrols at intersections and both internal and external roads within the emirate.

Traffic enforcers will also conduct patrols to regulate traffic, facilitate the movement of school buses, ensure orderly pedestrian crossings, and guarantee the safety of students from the