Abu Dhabi: As many as 11,434 motorists were fined in Abu Dhabi during the first quarter of the year for speeding, police said on Monday.
Police said that speeding at intersections is the main reason for accidents. When motorists approach the signal which is about to change to red, they increase the speed to cross it in a hurry, the police said.
Police have urged motorists to follow traffic rules and avoid speeding. As many as 2,375 vehicles were caught jumping the red signal during the first quarter of this year.
Brigadier Khalifa Mohammad Al Khaili, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate, said speeding results in serious accidents which endanger lives of other motorists and pedestrians.
Al Khaili urged motorists to avoid speeding and comply with the traffic laws.
