Ajman Police enhances road security by launching the Unified Gulf Traffic Week activities entitled “Driving Without a Phone”

The Ajman Police General Command, represented by the Traffic and Patrols Department, launched the events and activities of the 36th Unified Gulf Traffic Week for the year 2024, under the slogan “Driving without a Phone.” Lieutenant Colonel Rashid bin Hindi, Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ajman Police, said that the activities of the Unified Gulf Traffic Week aim to educate community members and road users about the necessity of adhering to traffic laws and not being distracted by anything other than the road, such as using a mobile phone and its applications while driving, to avoid fatal traffic accidents and to preserve the safety of lives. And property. The Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at Ajman Police warned of the danger of being busy with the phone while driving, whether for the purpose of calling, texting, or any other purpose such as browsing, watching videos, or taking photos, which in general represent wrong behaviors that distract the vehicle driver from the road while driving the vehicle, pointing out that Preoccupation with other than the road leads to sudden deviation, which in turn causes serious consequences, the danger of which lies in causing unfortunate traffic accidents that threaten the safety of lives and property. Lieutenant Colonel Bin Hindi stressed the importance of avoiding everything that would distract the driver from the road and distract attention, such as talking on the phone or writing text messages while driving, pointing out that the greater the driver’s degree of concentration while driving, the greater his ability to avoid risks and avoid everything that might endanger his life and the life of others. others at risk. He explained that the awareness-raising activities target all segments of society of all nationalities, and include awareness-raising activities through social media and radio and television stations, as well as comprehensive awareness-raising lectures in various institutions, schools and universities in the emirate, in addition to distributing leaflets on the roads and in schools, and organizing workshops on first aid in cooperation. With the Ministry of Health at the Police Sports and Shooting Club. He pointed out that Article 32 of the Traffic Law stipulates that distraction from the road while driving a vehicle using a phone and distraction from the road while driving a vehicle in any way will be subject to a fine of 800 dirhams and four traffic points, hoping everyone will avoid traffic penalties and fines, and enhance security and safety on the roads. .