Under the Slogan “For Your Safety… Adhere to Traffic Rules”
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The
Ministry of Interior (MoI) represented by the Traffic Coordination
Department launched the third unified traffic awareness campaign for
this year as a part of the traffic sector initiatives under the slogan
“For Your Safety… Adhere to Traffic Rules.” This campaign will last for
three months and aims to synergize the efforts of the concerned
authorities and segments of society for motorists to abide by the
traffic rules and regulations of the road for their own safety.
Brigadier
Ghaith Hassan Al Zaabi, Director General, Traffic Coordination
Department, Ministry of Interior said that this campaign is an
embodiment of the MoI’s strategy, stemming from the strategy of the
federal government and the directives of the police leadership to attain
the highest levels of traffic safety for everyone. The campaign is also
a part of the strategic plan of the Traffic Coordination Department at
the Ministry of Interior to control road security, promote traffic
safety, and reduce traffic accidents and run-over cases.
Brigadier Al
Zaabi added that the drivers’ lack of commitment to the rules and
regulations of traffic laws have caused 1302 accidents during the
first-quarter of this year, resulting in 181 deaths, and 1929 injuries
ranging from mild, moderate to severe injuries.
He also stressed the
importance of promoting traffic awareness for all road users and for the
compliance of the road and traffic rules for their own safety and the
safety of others. He pointed out that safe and proper driving of
vehicles is achieved by understanding the rules and regulations of
traffic, and implementing these guidelines when faced with the ongoing
risks through a correct and systematic approach.
Brigadier Al Zaabi
mentioned that by building technical skills, drivers will be enabled to
avoid critical situations, which leads to more safe and civilized
driving. He also mentioned that using good manners while driving will
protect people from the risks on the public roads. These manners should
become a second nature to every driver, inseparable from his character
and inclinations.
He also mentioned that the Traffic Coordination
Department at the Ministry of Interior is carrying out this campaign in
cooperation with: Traffic and Patrol Departments nationwide; more than
20 federal and local authorities concerned with traffic safety from both
public and private sectors; and public welfare associations in the
country that support the initiatives for creating safe environments and
accident free roads. Brigadier Al Zaabi stressed the need to support the
media efforts of all concerned authorities, and to highlight the role
of the MoI and other related institutions in this campaign.
He
explained that the campaign launched by the Traffic Coordination
Department includes all segments of society. The laws and etiquette of
traffic are guides for driving safely and are necessary to know,
understand and implement.
Brigadier Al Zaabi said that the negligence
of road users to the rules and regulations of traffic will not only
expose them to legal accountability, but will also lead them to risk
their lives and the lives of others. He pointed out that the campaign
will be carried out across several media outlets including radio,
newspapers, magazines, TV channels, and the internet. Media discussion
sessions will also be organized, and will host a number of officials to
communicate with the public about the campaign, and the values and
culture of traffic.
He noted that the campaign “For Your Safety…
Adhere to Traffic Rules” will be spread on websites, Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, and in forums and blogs. It will also be distributed as
posters, brochures, and leaflets in public areas related to the campaign
like fuel stations and places with public traffic.
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The
Arabic-language text of this announcement is the official,
authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation
only, and should be cross-referenced with the Arabic-language text,
which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.
Contacts
The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department
Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media
Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
E-mail: cron.media@hotmail.com
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