Watch: UAE police warn motorists against distracted driving in new video of multiple car crashes

Authorities reminded drivers might face a penalty of Dh1,000 and earn 12 black factors for leaping visitors alerts

Abu Dhabi Police took to social media websites to warn motorists of the hazard of crossing intersections and alerted them how deadly it may very well be to leap visitors alerts.

The police shared footage of motorists leaping crimson lights and the damaging penalties on the street when drivers are distracted.

Within the first incident, the distracted driver will be seen turning his automotive to the left regardless of the visitors gentle being crimson – the automotive rams into an oncoming van from the opposite path. At the least two autos will be seen hitting the brake laborious to keep away from a collision, and others swerved abruptly as a result of driver’s mistake.

Within the different clip, a distracted driver drove straight previous the zebra crossing whereas the sign was crimson and crashed into two different autos from the wrong way turning to their left.

Abu Dhabi Police reminded motorists that Legislation No. (5) of 2020 relating to impounding autos within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi clarified that drivers who jumped a crimson gentle might face a penalty of Dh1,000 and earn 12 black factors.

As well as, the car will likely be impounded for 30-days or a most of three months till cost of a Dh50,000 impoundment effective.

In case of non-payment of effective after three months, the car will likely be put on the market in public sale.

Police warn drivers to not be preoccupied with cell phones whereas driving or crossing the sign.

Authorities stated drivers doing a couple of job concurrently whereas driving is harmful.

Lack of concentrate on the street or being busy on a cell phone can result in sudden car deviation, leading to an accident.

Drivers should concentrate, care for pedestrians, street indicators and surrounding areas, and observe the visitors tips to keep away from accidents.