Dh500 fine for not giving way to pedestrians in the Emirates

 A fine of 500 dirhams for not giving way to pedestrians in the Emirates will also add six traffic black points to the drivers' records. Warned of black points penalty. According to Gulf News, Abu Dhabi Police has warned that drivers who fail to give way to pedestrians at designated crossings will be fined AED 500, adding 6 traffic black points to the driver's record for the violation. will go.

It is reported that police issued the warning as part of their campaign to reduce run-over accidents in the emirate, highlighting the dangers of failing to give priority to pedestrians. It has urged drivers to give priority to people using certain crossings and slow down before those crossings.
Police are understood to be running a concerted campaign to ensure pedestrian safety on Abu Dhabi's streets, urging pedestrians to refrain from jaywalking, which carries a Dh400 fine. In addition, the campaign has taken several other measures to reduce run-over accidents, including eliminating gaps in road medians and detecting drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians. Installation of AI-powered radars is included for installation.