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Scanner on red-light violators
Police can now catch motorists who jump red lights thanks to a new system installed at accident black spots.
- By Mariam M. Al Serkal, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:29 March 14, 2008
- A system installed yesterday at the intersections of industrial areas in Al Ghubaiba, Immigration Road, Government Roundabout and Qanat Al Qasba in Sharjah. The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
- Image Credit: Gulf News Archive
Sharjah: Police can now catch motorists who jump red lights thanks to a new system installed at accident black spots.
The system was installed yesterday at the intersections of industrial areas in Al Ghubaiba, Immigration Road, Government Roundabout and Qanat Al Qasba.
"Accidents at traffic light intersections mostly lead to death due to the severe collision. A car jumping red lights generally drives very fast," said Sultan Al Mualla, Deputy General Manager for Governmental Enterprises and Public Services at Sharjah Municipality.
Car accidents caused by jumping red lights at traffic light intersections reached 26 in 2007, including five accidents that were registered against unknown violators.
To reduce the confusion on Sharjah roads, new signs and traffic lights have also been set up, at a cost of Dh2 million, by the Research and Traffic Studies Section at Sharjah Municipality, said Al Mualla.
"Many street lights have also been installed in several areas because we want to encourage people to take alternative routes to reduce the heavy congestion," said Al Mualla. The roads are in Al Nahda, Abu Shagara and Buheira Corniche.
He said the roads witnessed huge congestion at peak times, preventing motorists from taking alternative side routes, and that the installation of the new street lights was urgently needed, in addition to road maintenance.
Accidents at traffic light intersections mostly lead to death due to the severe collision. A car overtaking red light generally drives very fast."
Sultan Al Mualla, Sharjah Municipality
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