1,056 motorists fined for using faulty tyres

ABU DHABI — As many as 1,056 tickets were issued against motorists in Abu Dhabi over the past 45 days for using faulty tyres, according to a senior officer.

By A Staff Reporter

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Published: Wed 23 Jul 2008, 1:59 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 6:14 PM

Launched by the Abu Dhabi Police last June, the intensive campaign, titled ‘Drive safely’ is aimed to raise awareness and protect road users against traffic accidents, said Lt. Col. Ahmed Al Shihi, Head of the Capital Traffic Department.

The traffic patrols test the fitness of tyres in vehicles. Investigations prove that worn-out tyres, which abruptly burst are one of the main reasons behind accidents. They put not only the motorists’ lives at stake but also the lives of other road users and pedestrians.

Motorists should be fully aware of the speed limit, load cap, temperature and road condition when deciding on the tryes to use, Al Shihi pinpointed.


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