Ajman Police enhances traffic safety by launching "Safe Driving"

The General Command of Ajman Police launched an awareness-raising traffic campaign to enhance the protection and safety of bicycle users, in order to achieve the strategic goal of the Ministry of Interior, to enhance road security, and to support the achievement of the accident mortality index for every 100,000 people.

His Excellency Lt. Col. Saif Abdullah Al Falasi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Department, Ajman Police, said that the campaign aims to educate bicycle drivers about the regulations and laws for road safety and its users, and to prevent the risk of accidents or accidents caused by wrong behaviors by some bicycle drivers such as cutting the road without The designated place, and traveling between vehicles on public roads, which may cause traffic confusion and accidents that endanger drivers ’lives.

His Excellency added that the campaign includes a group of traffic and awareness-raising social and media activities that enhance protection and safety for bicyclists, such as awareness to adhere to the protection requirements such as using a helmet, means to protect the arms, knees and phosphorous clothes while driving at night, in addition to the need to take care of the bike control by using both hands and walking on the right side From the road in the direction of traffic, giving the necessary signal before turning, making sure the safety of the bike and its brakes and the availability of reflectors on the wheels in addition to an alarm bell.

The Lieutenant Colonel Al-Falasi demanded the riders to adhere to the correct override and use of the tracks designated for them, not to enter the roads whose speed exceeds the permitted speed for cars 60 km per hour, and the bike driver not sticking to vehicles or other bicycles, or using the phone while driving bicycles, and not carrying heavy weights that may disturb the balance The bike, appealing to the need to practice this hobby in the places designated for them such as parks away from crowded areas, wishing safety for all.

The Director of Traffic and Patrols Department called on drivers and road users to ensure safe driving in places where bicycle users are located, to allow them to cross safely and walk in the paths designated for them, and to slow down while they are on the road.