Ajman Police enhances traffic safety on the road by launching the "Safe Use of Bicycles" campaign

As part of its efforts to enhance security and safety for cyclists, the Ajman Police General Command launched an awareness traffic campaign entitled "Safe Use of Bicycles", in order to achieve the Ministry of Interior's strategic goal of enhancing road security, and in support of reducing the accident mortality index for every 100,000 residents. Lt. Colonel Saif Abdullah Al Falasi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Department at Ajman Police, said that the campaign aims to educate cyclists about the regulations and laws related to road safety and its users, and to prevent the risk of accidents or causing them as a result of wrong behaviors by some cyclists such as cutting the road out of place. Trafficking between vehicles on public roads, which may cause traffic disruption and accidents that endanger the lives of drivers. He added that the campaign includes a range of community, media, traffic and awareness activities that enhance protection and safety for cyclists, such as raising awareness of adherence to protection requirements such as the use of helmets, means to protect arms and knees, and phosphorous clothing while driving at night, in addition to the need to pay attention to controlling the bike using both hands and walking on the right side of the road. The road in the direction of traffic, giving the necessary signal before turning, ensuring the safety of the bike and its brakes, and the availability of reflectors on the wheels, in addition to a warning bell. Lieutenant Colonel Al Falasi called on cyclists to adhere to the correct overtaking and use the lanes designated for them, and not to enter roads whose speed allowed for cars exceeds 60 km per hour, and the cyclist not to hold onto other vehicles or bicycles, or use the phone while riding bicycles, and not to carry weights that may upset the balance. The bicycle, appealing to the necessity of practicing this hobby in the places designated for it, such as parks, away from crowded areas, wishing safety for all. The Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department called on motorists and road users to ensure safe driving in the places where cyclists are located, to allow them to safely cross and walk in the lanes designated for them, and to reduce speed while on the road.