UAE Eid 2023: Police warn against reckless driving, traffic violations during holiday – News

Authorities will step up security patrols on crowded inner and outer roads and tourist areas during the festival

Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that it is ready for the Eid holiday with a comprehensive and proactive security and traffic plan in place. It focuses on providing security for all segments of society, including citizens, residents and tourists.

The police urged drivers to obey traffic rules, reduce speed and not to be engrossed in their mobile phones or sending/receiving Eid messages while driving. Drivers are also urged not to drive in uncivilized ways, such as reckless driving and organizing competitions near residential areas, endangering the lives of themselves and others.

Members of the community are urged to abide by the law and refrain from handling fireworks and fireworks traders in any way to maintain public safety during the Hari Raya holiday celebrations. Parents please do not let their children play and cross the road without supervision.

The authorities will step up police and security patrols on densely populated internal and external roads and tourist areas, as well as commercial centers, markets, gardens, parks, etc. during the festival. Community.

The Boards of Directors of Al Ain and Al Dhafra in the capital city emphasized their keenness to strive towards the highest road safety rates and to spread comfort and reassurance to the members of the society at all times through their on-site presence to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The 999 command and control center of the Operation Department of the Central Operations Area continues to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, answering calls and communications, ensuring that relevant police forces arrive as soon as possible to respond to emergency calls and emergencies, and to protect life, property and national interests.