Abu Dhabi Police enhances traffic awareness for visitors of “Tel Merheb 2025”

The Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate implemented field traffic awareness points for visitors to the Liwa International Festival “Tel Mereb” 2025 as part of the “Our Winter is Safe and Enjoyable” campaign with the aim of enhancing traffic safety and educating motorcycle users about driving in safe areas and adhering to the laws and regulations for their safety and the safety of everyone, in conjunction with There was a huge turnout at the festival, which witnessed a large presence of desert sports enthusiasts and motorcycle enthusiasts.

Brigadier Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, stressed the Abu Dhabi Police’s interest in enhancing preventive awareness for youth and young people, urging them to adhere to safety measures during the winter season and adhere to laws and regulations, pointing to the importance of families, youth, and public cooperation to implement traffic safety measures and achieve the goals of the “Our Winter is Safe and Enjoyable” campaign in promoting… Security, safety and positivity in wild areas and maintaining the safety of the public.

He called on motorcycle users to cooperate in not making noise and disturbance in family camp areas and to adhere to security and safety controls when riding motorcycles. He urged drivers not to equip vehicles and drive them on public roads, to adhere to the specified speeds, to leave a sufficient safety distance, and not to be distracted by anything other than the road, in order to enhance their safety..

Lieutenant Colonel Saeed Khalaf Al Dhaheri, Head of the Traffic Awareness and Education Section in the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, appealed to Liwa International Festival attendees and road users to adhere to public safety rules and the specified speeds, noting that the work team distributed protective helmets for the head, safety tools, a reflective phosphorescent vest, and awareness booklets for sand bike users in order to enhance their safety. For their safety.

During the field visit, the awareness team provided a set of advice and safety instructions to motorcycle drivers with the aim of promoting a culture of safety and avoiding accidents. Emphasis was placed on the importance of using appropriate protective equipment such as helmets and protective gear, avoiding excessive speed, not committing dangerous behaviors while driving motorcycles, and ensuring their regular maintenance. And make sure it is ready before setting off in desert areas.

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