Police in UAE issue traffic advisory for first day of new school year 2023-24

Police in UAE issue traffic advisory for first day of new school year 2023-24

Dubai: Police departments in the UAE today announced their full readiness comprising heightened road safety measures planned for the first day of the new school year, which begins next week on Monday, August 28.

Dubai Police issued a fresh call to motorists to obey traffic rules to ensure an ‘Accident-Free Day’. The campaign, which is being implemented nationwide, urges drivers to:

• take a pledge to abide by speed limits in school zones

• refrain from distracted driving, such as using mobile phones behind the wheel

• adhere to designated lanes, avoid driving while fatigued

• demonstrate respect for the ‘Stop’ sign displayed by school buses

Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, also stressed the importance of school bus drivers adhering to all safety regulations and traffic laws, ensuring that the beginning of the school year remains secure and free of any incidents.

Maj Gen Al Mazroui reaffirmed the Dubai Police’s commitment to implementing initiatives that bolster traffic safety, pointing out the significance of the Accident-Free Day campaign.

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He also underscored the campaign’s impact in past years, substantially reducing accidents and fatalities across the emirate’s roads. Over the past five years