Sharjah Police has released a new traffic report to highlight the major reasons behind dangerous road accidents in the emirate. The report has been released at the end of the third quarter of 2018 and is based on the data of road accidents recorded in the first six months of the year.
Sharjah Police has carried out a detailed statistical analysis during the third quarter of the year to find out the major reasons behind dangerous road accidents. While the report released by Sharjah Police is new, the reasons for road accidents identified in the report are not new by any means.
The reckless driving behavior of motorists continued to be a major road safety concern for authorities as 105 road accidents were recorded in the emirate during the first half of 2018.
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Details of the New Traffic Report by Sharjah Police
Sharjah Police has released the new traffic report to reveal the major reasons behind road accidents in the emirate. The study to understand the reasons behind road accident in Sharjah was conducted in an effort to improve the road safety situation in the long-term. The data of road accidents recorded in the first six months of 2018 clearly highlights that motorists have frequently committed traffic violations that have been considered to be the most dangerous violations in Sharjah for a long time.
According to the latest traffic report by Sharjah Police, given below are the top 5 reasons for road accidents in Sharjah.
Lack of Attention while Driving
The most prevalent traffic violation that continued to threaten the road safety of all commuters during the first half of 2018 was lack of attention while driving. A large number of motorists were involved in using their mobile phone, eating and drinking or talking to passengers while driving, which compromised their attention on the road and caused a dangerous road accident.
Motorists in Sharjah will face a fine of AED 800 and 4 black points will be issued against their driving license for using a mobile phone while driving. Distracted driving can also be the reason behind committing many other dangerous violations for which motorists can face multiple penalties at the same time.
Sudden Swerving
It is another major road safety concern not only in Sharjah, but also across other emirates of the country. Recently, Abu Dhabi Police posted a video on its social media accounts where a sudden swerving driver can be seen threatening the safety of children in a school bus. To watch the video of the incident, click here.
Sudden swerving also remained a major reason for road accidents in Sharjah during the first half of this year. There is a fine of AED 1,000 and 4 black points are issued against the driving license of the offender for committing this dangerous violation.
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Tailgating
Tailgating is another major offence that can cause a serious road accident in heavy traffic. It was identified as the third most prevalent cause of dangerous road accidents during the first half of 2018 by Sharjah Police. Tailgating refers to the failure of motorists to leave safe distance between vehicles while driving. It is a serious traffic offence for which motorists are levied with a fine of AED 400 and 4 black points.
Not Checking Before Entering a Road
Not checking a road before entering it resulted in many dangerous accidents during the first six months of 2018 in Sharjah. During this period, drivers failed to safely drive on roads that were blocked due to heavy traffic or some other reason. The primary reason behind this mistake of motorists was their lack of attention while driving.
Speeding
Speeding has been a major road safety concern in the UAE for a long period of time. A number of initiatives have been taken by authorities in Sharjah to curb the menace of over-speeding, yet it pops up every time as a major traffic violation whenever a comprehensive traffic report is released. Motorists can face a hefty traffic fine of AED 3,000 and 23 black points can be issued against their driving license for driving at 80 Km/h above the speed limit of a road.
Speeding penalties according to the recently amended traffic law are given in the table below:
Official Statement on the New Traffic Report
Major Abdulrahman Khater, Director of Traffic Awareness at Sharjah’s Traffic and Patrol Department said that Sharjah Police has launched a series of campaigns with the objective to build awareness about importance of following safe driving practices. He said that authorities have been making their best efforts to create a safe and secure traffic environment on all the roads across Sharjah.
While these efforts and their continuation by Sharjah Police and other concerned authorities are important, the road safety situation can only improve if motorists recognize their responsibility and drive more attentively at all times.
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