Thursday, August 25, 2011

Police presence to be stepped up during Eid to ensure traffic safety

Fujairah: Police will intensify patrols during Eid in a bid to maintain order and prevent traffic accidents, an official at Fujairah police said yesterday.

Brigadier Mohammad Ahmad Bin Ganem Al Ka'abi, General Commander of Fujairah Police, issued instructions to increase patrols on Fujairah roads during the holidays when families visit to celebrate Eid in the
different areas of the Emirate.

Brig. Al Ka'abi added that a number of drivers tend to lose their focus and disregard traffic and road rules and standards of safe driving in their hurry to get to their destinations. Moreover, streets usually become crowded during holidays as people rush out of their homes to enjoy the Eid festivities. He said some drive recklessly during this peroid.

More officers
Brig. Al Ka'abi said officers will be working in shifts to ensure there are enough over the period.
More patrols will be operating in tourist areas and places that attract visitors
Brig. Al Ka'abi said police will be on the lookout for drivers who endanger the lives of other motorists, families and pedestrians.

He urged all drivers to follow traffic rules and drive safely to avoid endangering their lives and that of others.
The police will do everything possible to make the roads safe during Eid holiday, Brig. Al Ka'abi added. The Fujairah operation room will be equipped to receive all calls and inquires on 999.

Holidays

The Department of Naturalisation and Residency in Abu Dhabi set working hours during Eid holiday from 10am to 1pm in all its departments and divisions across the UAE.

Source: Gulf News

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