المملكة: A safe vacation .. “Roads” launches a campaign to raise the level of safety on Eid Al -Fitr

The General Authority for Roads, in partnership with the Ministerial Committee for Traffic Safety, launched a “safe leave” campaign that aims to urge road users to adhere to safety guidelines before traveling between the cities of the Kingdom during the Eid Al -Fitr holiday, to ensure the safety of road users.
This comes within the framework of the ongoing efforts made by the authority to raise the level of safety, and reduce the percentage of deaths on the roads.

Road users safety

The Roads Authority explained that this campaign reflects its commitment to enhancing awareness of the safety of road users, and providing a safe travel environment for all citizens and residents during the leave period, and this initiative is part of its strategy based on safety, quality and traffic intensity.
The authority indicated that one of the most important guidelines to be followed before traveling is to follow up the weather issued by the National Meteorological Center, to ensure the safety of the lights of the front and rear car, the examination of tires, air pressure and brakes, and to ensure that there are emergency tools and a reserve frame.

The authority also advised the drivers of the vehicles to obtain a sufficient installment before traveling, in addition to making sure that the car leaves and the traffic license are completed.

Warning from accident factors

The commission warned of some factors that cause traffic accidents, such as not leaving a safe distance between cars, traffic violations such as ignoring signals and not giving priority, sudden deviation without using alert signals, and preoccupation with driving because of the use of the phone or any dispersed activities, in addition to driving in the opposite of the direction of traffic.
In the event that the vehicle’s frame explodes while driving, the authority advised to maintain calmness and not be confused, hold the steering wheel steadily, avoid sudden pressure on the brakes, gradually raise the foot from the policy, and operate warning signals to alert other vehicles.
The authority called on road users to communicate with road security by calling the number 996 to request help when needed, stressing that the percentage of accidents rises by about 15% during the holiday seasons, stressing the need to adhere to safety instructions to maintain the safety of everyone on the roads.