UAE Press: Back to school safely is a priority

UAE Press: Back to school safely is a priority

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2023 (WAM) -- As the first day of school runs merges with the office rush hour, particularly on a Monday, road safety reminders are not out of place, commented a UAE daily, noting that a well-timed initiative by the Federal Traffic Council has sought to make 28th August an Accident Free Day.

"Factoring in the morning stress of the first day of back to school, the traffic campaign states that if drivers sign an online pledge to not break traffic regulations, motorists can have "black points" erased," The National said in an editorial on Monday.

This is a strong incentive for drivers and a worthy initiative for safer roads. All it needs is for drivers to follow the best practices: avoid speeding, maintain safe distances and be cautious while changing lanes and overtaking.

There are other road safety tips that experts have given The National; following them is to everyone's benefit. There is no excuse for past fatal accidents involving school buses and pupils to ever be repeated. Or for speeding vehicles causing inadvertent yet devastating losses to parents.

The daily continued, "In time for the new school term – or school year, depending on the curriculum – Dubai has