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November 16, 2008
Letters to the Editor: November 16, 2008
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:41 November 15, 2008
Proper measures
I would like to congratulate Gulf News for highlighting the need for child safety seats in cars. The communities have voiced at large what the number one reason for child accidents and injuries is - motor vehicle accidents. Car safety is key in preventing accidents. As a paediatrician, I am deeply saddened when a child sustains injuries, which should have, could have and would have been avoided if proper measures for protection had been undertaken.
From Dr Alya Ahmad
Dubai
Simple solutions
The authorities in Sharjah are doing a great job in reducing traffic congestion on King Faisal Street. However, it would be better to connect this street to Abu Shagara area and close access to the service road in the area. This arrangement would reduce traffic congestion and simultaneously allow pedestrians to cross the road easily. Additionally, a road divider is required on the Sharjah-Dubai highway, similar to the ones on Shaikh Zayed Road. The dividers encourage motorists to follow lane discipline.
From Mr Abdul Khader
Dubai
Be careful
It was painful to read about the crane that collapsed on Shaikh Zayed Road, in Dubai ("Readers praise Dubai Police response to crane crash", Gulf News, November 10). Fortunately, this incident occurred early in the morning and there were no casualties. The concerned authorities should monitor contractors periodically and ensure safety is maintained. Motorists should be very careful and keep a watch on both sides of the road while driving.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Ajman
Announced limit
If the authorities are aiming to reduce the number of road accidents, Gulf News should not announce the speed at which the new radar cameras flash. Recently, I read a report on new radars in Abu Dhabi, which would be activated at 160 kilometres per hours when the actual speed limit is 120 kilometres per hour. Several months ago, I read a similar report for radars in Ras Al Khaimah and in the following weeks, noticed several terrible fatalities. Since the speed limit of radars is announced, motorists are encouraged to exceed the actual speed limit.
From Mr Graham Leschke
Sharjah
Editor's note: Gulf News publishes such reports with the intent of informing readers about speed limits. This is not to be misinterpreted as a licence for readers to exceed the limit when driving. The responsibility of how an individual uses information rests with him or her.
Freedom of choice
This is in reference to a reader's letter, wherein the person complained about the content of certain radio advertisements ("On air surprise", Gulf News, November 11). I urge listeners to just enjoy radio shows, without reading too much into the commercials. If you do not like the shows or advertisements being aired, you always have the freedom to change the channel.
From A Reader
UAE
Name withheld by request
Long wait
There is a delay in the arrival of buses near Gulf News's office on Shaikh Zayed Road, especially in the evenings. Some of my colleagues wait from 6 to 8pm for a bus to arrive. I think the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) should consider the difficulty such passengers are facing and do the needful to ease the situation.
From Mr Abdul W. Moopan
Dubai
The management of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) responds: The buses are being delayed or bunched due to traffic congestion on major roads. The RTA is taking several measures to solve this issue. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Unused lanes
One of the biggest concerns on the highways of the UAE are motorists who use the fast lanes, despite the fact that other lanes might be free of traffic. In most cases, such cars are mini-vans or light-duty vehicles, cruising at the speed of 100 kilometres per hour. Motorists that drive at a speed of 120 kilometres per hour are forced to overtake and in some extreme cases, even manoeuvre to the slower lanes, in order to avoid collision. I think a camera should be installed on all highways. The fact that three lanes are almost unused, leads to traffic congestion, dangerous driving and accidents.
From Mr M. Nazari
UAE
Opt for buses
With the skyrocketing rents in Dubai, it would be helpful if the authorities did not charge motorists for using the city's roads. Instead, they could only charge commuters who enter the city from Sharjah, as these roads have the greatest amount of traffic. This initiative would help reduce traffic congestion on Dubai's roads and encourage people to use public transport. Additionally, I hope the authorities add more buses from Sharjah to Dubai. If people using buses were given preferential treatment, they would opt for public transport.
From Mr Premi Mathew
Dubai
Great move
It is great that the authorities have noticed such behaviour and banned the practice of serving motorists who double-park in front of restaurants ("Sharjah puts an end to serve-in-car habit", Gulf News, November 12). It is irritating to see drivers stopping in the middle of the road and creating traffic congestion, just so they are able to order food.
From Mr Abdul Gafour
Dubai
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Harmless
I think serve-in-car is a harmless practice. However, motorists who block the road when ordering food should definitely be fined.
From Mr Sajid
Dubai
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Noisy customers
I fully support the authorities' decision of banning serve-in-car practices. I used to live in Sharjah and observed this behaviour frequently. Not only does it cause traffic congestion, but the persistent honking of cars and shouts from costumers can be very annoying. It often creates an uncomfortable and noisy atmosphere.
From Mr Hussain Shafeghati
Dubai
Boon to parents
We must not allow our children to browse websites in internet cafes ("Children face ban in Ajman web cafes", Gulf News, November 12). At home, we could set aside some time for them to browse through certain websites that are useful for their studies or provide them with moral education. However, we often see pupils below the age of 18 years visiting web cafes and browsing websites without any supervision. This may divert them from their studies and even tarnish their character. Working parents are unable to control all these factors.
From Ms Jaya Venkatesh
Dubai
Growing minds
When I lived in Ajman, I often came across children in web cafes. They usually watched wrestling matches online or played computer games. Due to this, I think their growing minds learn to get used to such violence.
From Mr Mahesh
Dubai
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