Ajman Police launches No Escape from the Scene Campaign

The General Command of Ajman Police has launched a traffic campaign "No to escape the scene" to reduce the phenomenon of the escape of some drivers from the scene after causing them, and awareness about the negative effects resulting from them, as part of Ajman Police seeks to achieve the strategic goal of making roads safer, And enhancing public satisfaction with the services provided.

Lt. Col. Saif Abdullah Al Falasi, Deputy Director of Traffic and Patrol Department of Ajman Police said that the launch of this campaign was aimed at addressing the phenomenon of the escape of some drivers from the scene of the traffic accident after causing them to take place and to reduce the effects of his escape, which is reflected in the financial losses of the injured and the loss of life in the case of There were serious injuries not reported by the perpetrator because of his escape, leading to delays in the arrival of police and ambulance patrols to the scene.

He added Lieutenant Colonel Saif al-Falasi that the escape from the scene without justification increases the complexity and adds new charges on the culprit up to 3 different charges, including what falls under the law of traffic and the federal traffic, including under the Penal Code, in the event of any traffic accident and the escape of the culprit The charge of escaping from the scene, the charge of abstaining from assistance, and the charge of harming the safety of the body of others, in addition to the irregularities and black points if he is quick or does not have a driver's license or any other excuses.

He added that the law is punishable by imprisonment or fine for not standing without an acceptable excuse when causing a traffic accident, and both penalties if the injuries result from the accident. If the accident is not caused by a minor accident, a fine of 500 dirhams, 8 traffic points for the light vehicle, 1000 dirhams and 16 traffic points For a heavy vehicle, and booking the vehicle for 7 days for light vehicle.

Lt. Col. Saif Abdullah Al-Falasi called on the drivers to cause the traffic accident to wait and take responsibility without complicating the situation. He explained that each vehicle commander is exposed to accidents due to speed, lack of attention or negligence, etc. The procedures are clear, specific and simple and end in a specific time. Stop and recognize the mistake to end the incident, and a proof of loyalty and belonging and appreciation of the rights of others, and help the injured religious duty and evidence of positive citizenship, and stability and contact with the police immediately is the best way to avoid legal accountability and aggravated procedures and turn the result of traffic violation Li criminal charges and long-term issues.

He added that it is no excuse at all, whether in the police, the prosecution or the court, that the escape after causing the accident and the exhaustion and injuries can fall. Out of fear or confusion or lack of license to drive and other excuses.

He added that in order to support the success of the campaign and in cooperation with the Media and Public Relations Department in the leadership, a comprehensive media plan was put in place to sensitize drivers in particular and the public in general about the seriousness of this phenomenon, including the use of print, audio and video media, the Internet and social media means to convey the slogan and messages of the campaign in three different languages. To direct meetings to organize awareness lectures at the level of employees of institutions and taxi drivers and buses, and the publication and distribution of publications and leaflets awareness in various regions of the Emirate, will be organized meetings with the concerned and specialists for support and guidance To promote the achievement of the objectives of the campaign, in addition to the publication of the slogan of the campaign in ATMs in cooperation with banks and banks, and police patrols, buses and taxis, to achieve the objectives of the campaign and ensure the making of roads safer.