Video: What happens when drivers, pedestrians don't follow road rules? Abu Dhabi police issue warning
It's dangerous to try and cross the road without warning, it says
Abu Dhabi Police have called on all road users to adhere to safety rules in a social media post today (September 16).
In the X post, which came with both message and video, it urged people to follow rules and warned of the dangers of crossing roads at non-designated locations.
It explained that there is major potential of accidents, including being run-over, if the rules are flouted.
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The police asked drivers to exercise caution as well, telling them to:
keep an eye out for to pedestrians on roads, and
reduce speed near crossing areas.
For pedestrians, the message was to:
use designated crosswalks, bridges, and tunnels, and
follow pedestrian traffic light signals.
The video posted shows behaviours incongruent with road hygiene - including pedestrians running across roads, drivers speeding instead of slowing down near crossings, road users rushing across the road without reaching a designated crossing.
Across the UAE, the fine for pedestrians who don't follow traffic signals or cross roads without getting to a designated area stands at Dh400. Authorities across the Emirates have put out numerous warnings to curb such behaviour and encourage safe ones.
