Sharjah: Sharjah Central Region Police said the number of deaths in accidents has decreased by 40 per cent in the first six months of this year as compared to the same period last year — thanks to traffic awareness campaigns in the emirate.
Colonel Ahmad Bin Darwish, head of Central Region Police, said that by analysing statistics and reports relating to road accidents, police were able to identify the causes of road deaths and come up with appropriate solutions to minimise them.
He said the police also implemented programmes to raise traffic safety awareness in the community, especially among motorists and young people.
The number of police patrols has been increased and inspection campaigns intensified on various roads in the emirate. The police also launched specific awareness campaigns targeted at different segments of society to improve safety on the roads, in addition to installing fixed and mobile radars.
