RoadStar winners now number more than 300

Twelve more surprised drivers were pulled over by police yesterday to be awarded for good conduct on the final day of the Caltex Road Safety Campaign.
Now in its third year, the campaign has awarded more than 300 drivers and has captured the attention of the international media.
Roshanara Sait of Emirates Motor Sports Association said she had seen a definite improvement in the standard of driving in recent years.
"When we first started the campaign, it was very common to see people without seat belts, and children climbing around in the front seats. This year, I'd say around 90 per cent of drivers are observed wearing their seat belts, and there is more child safety awareness.
"The whole point of RoadStar is to reward people for being safe, rather than just punishing those who are foolish. When we first started doing it, everyone thought it was very bizarre, but that is part of its success," she added.
Police Captain Ali Al Basti, who was responsible for selecting the winning drivers, said, "The main things we look for are the driver's seat belt, indicators and lane discipline. We also check to see if they are using a hands-free set for their mobiles, and whether their children are secured in the back."
Sales manager Sivaraman Nair was one of the final winners.
"When I was stopped, I thought I was being caught for incorrect parking. I had no idea I was being followed. I heard about the campaign only yesterday, so am very surprised to have been picked."
Ronald Wibowo, a member of Emirates airline's cabin crew, had just dropped his wife at work when he was flagged down.
"I only got my licence six months ago, so I am always safety conscious when driving. Gaining the certificate will definitely make me even more careful in the future," he said.
Veteran drivers John Wilson of South Africa and Mohammed Abbas, a UAE national, were also chosen.
Wilson, who has been driving for 22 years, said, "Driving in Dubai is nothing compared to South Africa. It is much safer here."
Abbas, who got his licence in 1967, said he couldn't believe he'd been chosen: "I was shocked when I was stopped and didn't know what was happening - but I am very flattered."
Al Basti said, "He was chosen because he indicated properly, was wearing a seat belt, and he approached junctions carefully. His lane discipline was good and he also kept a fair distance from other cars.
"The accidents that happen in Dubai are mainly caused by lack of driver anticipation, and not keeping an adequate distance between vehicles.
"Another problem is caused by mobile phones. When you're using them without a handset, you can't possibly concentrate on driving, and many accidents happen because of this."
Yesterday's winners were: V.G. Nair, Ronald Wibowo, Mutia Geroso, John Wilson, Mohammed Redha Abbas, Altaff Hadi, Amel Heibah, Marilou Gregorio, Omar Al Quaiti, Kishore Kumar Bhatia, Justine Mintowt, Khalaf Khalfan Obaid, Shrikant Gupta.