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Gulf Today
4 days ago
- Gulf Today
Failure to give way to emergency vehicles to lead to Dhs6,000 fine, 6 black points: AD Police
Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, affirmed that there are three types of emergency vehicles for which road users must give free passage, noting that motorists failing to do so would be slapped with a fine of Dhs6,000, get six black points and their vehicles would be impounded for 30 days. Major Faisal Rashid Al Dhanhani from the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate said the emergency vehicles that road users must give way to include all types of police cars if they are using emergency lights because they are the first responders to reports and accidents of all kinds. "The same applies to ambulances of all types and civil defence vehicles, as giving way to these vehicles contributes to saving lives," he added. He explained that clearing the way for emergency vehicles contributes to the rapid intervention of concerned police authorities to provide emergency services to the injured and facilitate the work of paramedics in a way that contributes to their rescue in the timely and speedy manner possible. Al Dhanhani called on everyone to help the authorities concerned and contribute to saving lives by giving way to emergency vehicles, noting that the aim is not to issue fines but to convey a message that giving way to emergency vehicles is essential.
Daily Tribune
08-03-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Abu Dhabi Authorities Urge Drivers to Avoid Stopping in the Middle of the Road After Shocking Crash
Email : editor@ Abu Dhabi authorities have shared a shocking video showing a car being struck by another vehicle after it had stopped on the leftmost lane of a busy four-lane road. The footage, which has since gone viral, highlights the dangers of stopping on the road without proper precaution. In the video, a man is seen closing the bonnet of the car when the crash occurs. Fortunately, he narrowly escapes harm as the impact causes the car to lurch forward and parts of it to fall off. Prior to the collision, a piece of the vehicle can be seen detaching as it continues to drive, eventually coming to a halt in the middle of the road. The crash caused a chain reaction, forcing other vehicles to rapidly change direction in an attempt to avoid the wreckage, impacting nearly three out of the four lanes on the road. Abu Dhabi Police's Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate has issued a strong reminder to motorists, urging them never to stop randomly on the road. Drivers are advised to proceed to the nearest exit to ensure the safety of all road users, avoid traffic obstruction, and prevent dangerous accidents. In line with traffic regulations, stopping in the middle of the road can result in a fine of Dh1,000 and six black points on the driver's record. Additionally, Article 70 of the Federal Traffic and Roads Law mandates a Dh500 fine for drivers who fail to follow traffic signs and instructions.
