Dubai wants to reduce the number of road deaths per 100,000 inhabitants – News

As Dubai continually strives to make daily transportation safe and accessible for all, the emirate regularly carries out infrastructure upgrades and imposes sanctions on violators of strict safety standards.

The emirate also recently died a new traffic law, which outlined penalties for 14 different violations. Some of them include heavier fines for jaywalkingand 30 days of vehicle impoundment for using phones while driving, tailgating and sudden deviation.

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On Sunday, Dubai Police said Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri had reviewed the workflow of the General Ministry of Transport and praised their efforts to maintain safety on the emirate’s roads.

The department provided Al Marri with an overview of strategic indicators that aim to reduce the number of road deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. This involves using the latest smart technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and relying on qualified specialists, to effectively manage traffic flow.

Reducing road fatalities is a goal seen in several parts of the UAE. In September, Sharjah Police announced a A decrease in the number of fatalities by 15 percent per 100,000 inhabitants in the first half of 2024, compared to the same period last year. This was accompanied by a decrease in the number of road accidents by 9 percent per 10,000 vehicles.

As part of the Commander-in-Chief’s annual inspection visit to the General Department of Traffic in Dubai, Al Marri also examined the statistics on traffic violations for 2023, including the areas with the highest violations, the most frequently cited violations and the types of violations. vehicles most often involved.

He also assessed the performance of various enforcement teams, including those focused on pedestrians, public transport and bicycles and scooters. In early October, residents were happy when Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced this lifting the e-scooter ban in the metro. E-scooter users and transportation experts alike applauded the move, citing the usability, efficiency and economic value of this means of transport.

Al Marri also heard about the traffic campaigns conducted in the past year, including those on pedestrian safety, sudden swerves, the safety of going back to school, the dangers of speeding, the importance of keeping a safe distance , and Ramadan Without Accidents. initiative.