Abu Dhabi Police has issued a strict warning against motorists and bus drivers for exhibiting reckless driving behavior in school zones. Authorities have advised motorists not to ignore the stop signs of school buses as it can threaten the safety of children.
Authorities have cautioned motorists to remain attentive while driving in school zones as the risk of a run-over accident increases significantly when motorists ignore the stop sign of a school bus. Abu Dhabi Police has also advised bus drivers to display the stop sign while picking up or dropping off children.
Details of the Warning Issued by Authorities
Abu Dhabi Police has decided to take strict action against drivers who ignore the stop signs of school buses. This is a major initiative taken by Abu Dhabi Police to eliminate the risk of road accidents involving children in school zones. Abu Dhabi Police has posted a warning on its social media channels where it has reminded motorists of hefty penalties for ignoring the stop signs of school buses.
Authorities have advised motorists to maintain a distance of five metres from a school bus whenever they see the stop sign. Authorities have also advised bus drivers to display the stop sign while picking up or dropping off children and reminded them of hefty penalties for violating this rule.
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Authorities Advise Parents and Bus Drivers to Adopt Safety Practices
Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists against committing dangerous driving mistakes in school zones. According to authorities, motorists need to be careful while driving in school zones as even a minor lapse in concentration can result in a dangerous road accident involving children. Motorists must not ignore the stop sign of a school bus and stop their vehicle at least 5 metres away from the bus whenever the stop sign is displayed.
Authorities have also advised parents and bus drivers to follow safety protocols for ensuring the safety of children in school zones. Parents have been advised to maintain a slow speed while driving in the school zones while bus drivers have also been advised to adhere to the safety practices to eliminate the risk of a dangerous accident.
According to authorities, it is essential for bus drivers to display the stop arm whenever they need to pick up or drop off children. Additionally, bus drivers should drop off children only at the appointed parking spots and not on the opposite side of the road from their homes or schools.
Penalties for Ignoring Stop Sign of a School Bus
Motorists and bus drivers can face serious penalties for exhibiting reckless driving behavior in school zones. Motorists can face a hefty fine of AED 1,000 while 10 black points can be issued against their driving license for ignoring the stop signs of school buses. Repeating this offence can potentially lead to suspension of the driving license of the offender as the driving license of a motorist is suspended if the black points against the license amount to 24.
On the other hand, bus drivers can also be booked for reckless driving behavior in school zones. According to authorities, bus drivers will have to face a fine of AED 500 while six black points will be issued against their driving license for failing to display the stop sign while picking up or dropping off children.
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Bottom-line
In recent times, traffic authorities have taken several initiatives to ensure safety of children in school zones. Authorities have launched several campaigns to promote awareness about road safety practices to be followed while driving in school zones. Authorities have also taken a tougher stance against traffic offenders to eliminate the risk of dangerous road situations involving children. It is now important for motorists to follow traffic rules and develop a defensive driving approach to ensure the safety of children in school zones.
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