Bottlenecks had been noticed from Dubai to Sharjah as early as 1pm, with studies of a number of collisions
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A spike in driving violations — notably rushing and tailgating — was recorded throughout the nation on the primary day of Ramadan, leading to accidents that triggered visitors to crawl to a standstill, the police mentioned on Sunday.
With many residents dashing dwelling to interrupt their quick with their households, police radars detected a ‘big quantity’ of motorists rushing their method to Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and different emirates round two hours earlier than Iftar, based on the authorities.
Bottlenecks had been noticed from Dubai to Sharjah as early as 1pm, with a number of collisions creating bumper-to-bumper situations round 3pm to 7pm.
A number of minor accidents had been reported on the Ittihad Street, Mohamed Bin Zayed Street, Emirates Street and different main highways in Sharjah, reminiscent of in Al Wahda. On the Ittihad Street, heavy congestion stretched from Deira Metropolis Centre all the way in which to Taawun Interchange in Sharjah.
Extra police patrols deployed
The huge Iftar rush on day one in every of Ramadan prompted the police to deploy an even bigger fleet of patrols throughout the Emirates to enhance security and guarantee easy visitors stream.
“Motorists are urged to be affected person, drive safely and train restraint,” the Dubai Police mentioned.
In Sharjah, a complete visitors and safety plan was drawn up.
“The plan consists of growing the variety of patrols on highways, intersections, roundabouts, purchasing areas and crowded locations in all components of Sharjah metropolis. The visitors division is making each effort to make sure a easy stream of visitors and forestall accidents and violations which might be often seen throughout Ramadan,” mentioned Brig Dr Ahmed Al Saeed Al Naour, director-general of the Central Operation on the Sharjah Police.
Sharjah’s patrols may even be roaming across the neighbourhoods to watch the safety scenario and serve the general public’s wants.
Brig Al Naour urged group members to train warning and to not let their youngsters step out of the home, particularly earlier than Iftar, to forestall accidents close to residential buildings, on inner roads and at public parks.
In Ajman, greater than 40 patrols had been assigned to watch roads 24/7 throughout the holy month.
Lt-Col Saif Abdullah Al Falasi, director of the visitors and patrols division on the Ajman Police, mentioned a lot of the accidents they recorded had been attributable to rushing throughout the Iftar rush.
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In Ras Al Khaimah, 72 police patrols have been out on the roads since Saturday, the primary day of Ramadan.
Maj-Gen Ali bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ras Al Khaimah Police, mentioned these officers had been looking out for reckless drivers on roads and round markets, residential neighbourhoods, and different key areas.
Maj-Gen Al Nuaimi assured the general public that they’re prepared to reply to all enquiries and emergencies 24/7. Hotline 999 is all the time open.
Ramadan security reminders for drivers and residents
— Be affected person on the street
— As a lot as potential, keep away from leaving the workplace throughout the rush hour between 4pm and 6.30pm
— Observe all pace limits
— Preserve a secure distance from the car in entrance of you
— At dwelling, don’t permit children to step out of the home and go operating on the streets particularly throughout the Iftar rush