7 motorcycle accidents on land in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Police dealt with seven traffic accidents involving motorcycles, which occurred in sandy areas, as a result of reckless driving and their owners’ failure to adhere to safety requirements, and resulted in the injury of nine juveniles, whose injuries ranged between severe and moderate.

The Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, Brigadier General Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, called on motorcyclists to adhere to traffic rules and safety instructions, wear a protective helmet to protect themselves from head injuries, be sure to wear clothes designated for riding bicycles, ensure their safety and the validity of the front and rear lights and tires, and provide a first aid box and approved preventive equipment. He also called on them to reduce speed in crowded areas and drive in the lanes allowed according to the information signs, pointing to intensifying supervision and control. Traffic on internal and external roads, to arrest motorcycle users who violate the law.

The Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Department – Al Ain Region, Colonel Jaber Saedan Al Mansouri, called on families and guardians to accompany their children to areas where they practice motorcycle riding, including uninhabited sandy areas, to prevent negative behavior that may result in serious traffic accidents.