Video: Sudden swerve causes multi-car pile up in Ajman; police warn of Dh1,000 fine

Khaleej Times

a day ago

To warn traffic violators of dire consequences for reckless driving, Ajman Police has shared a video of a multi-car pile up that was caused by one car's sudden change of track.
In the video, a red car is seen indecisive about the route, and changing track suddenly which causes multiple vehicles to pile up behind it. Three car crash into each other as a result.
The video ends with a reminder of Dh1,000 fine for sudden swerves and Dh400 for failing to keep a safe distance.
Sharing the video, Ajman Police talked about a new initiative where they will be using video footage captured by surveillance systems to warn traffic violators of consequences. The 'Be Careful' campaign has been launched as part of its commitment to enhancing road safety and the safety of motorists.
The initiative aims to raise awareness of the dangers of committing traffic violations and incorrect behaviors that cause accidents and endanger lives and property.
Lieutenant Colonel Rashid Humaid Bin Hindi, Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department, emphasized that the 'Be Careful' initiative seeks to raise traffic awareness among drivers and alert them to the dangers of serious violations and transgressions such as running a red light, swerving suddenly, and not adhering to lane guidelines.
He added that disseminating these real-life scenes will enhance public awareness and encourage adherence to traffic laws to avoid the dire consequences of negligence or reckless driving.
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Lieutenant Colonel Noura Sultan Al Shamsi, Head of the Media and Public Relations Department at Ajman Police, explained that the initiative is part of a comprehensive traffic awareness plan based on modern and effective methods of addressing the public.
She emphasized that actual footage from the field leave a significant impact on viewers, prompting them to reconsider their traffic behaviour. She added that Ajman Police is constantly working to innovate and develop media outlets and awareness programs that promote a culture of road safety.
The initiative relies on publishing videos of real traffic accidents captured by smart road monitoring systems that occurred on Ajman's roads. The goal is to enhance traffic awareness and alert road users to the dangerous behavior of some drivers, which pose a threat to the safety of lives and property and have caused, or nearly caused, serious traffic accidents. This step comes within the framework of using effective interactive tools that contribute to delivering awareness messages in realistic and direct ways to various categories of drivers.