Ajman Police implements the traffic campaign Pedestrian crossing is a responsibility and obligation

The Traffic and Patrols Department in the General Command of Ajman Police implemented the sub-campaign "Pedestrian crossing is a responsibility and obligation" and targets all road users to educate them about the need to abide by the rules of traffic and to give priority to pedestrians crossing, to maintain their safety and avoid run-over accidents, in order to achieve the Ministry of Interior's strategy aimed at making roads more safer. Major Noura Sultan Al Shamsi, Head of Media and Public Relations Department at Ajman Police, said that the campaign began on June 1, 2021 for a month, in order to enhance the safety of road users from dangers, by educating pedestrians about the need to adhere to the correct crossing of pedestrian lines, in addition to vehicle drivers bearing their responsibility to grant the right Safely blocking the road for pedestrians to ensure their safety, and reduce run-over accidents caused by not giving them the right to safe passage. The head of the Media and Public Relations Department added that the campaign includes various activities and awareness dissemination on all audio-visual and print media in several languages to educate road users about the importance of reducing speed near pedestrian lines, focusing on industrial areas and residential interior neighborhoods, and field awareness programs to reduce run-over accidents. Major Noura Sultan Al Shamsi called on the public and road users to abide by traffic and traffic laws and respect the right of road users to cross safely, stressing that the safety of road users is a joint responsibility of the driver and road pedestrian, and that Ajman Police will not tolerate any negative behavior or reckless driving that may endanger the lives of others. Wishing safety to all.