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The number of motorists being prosecuted for traffic offences in Abu Dhabi has almost tripled, according to judicial authorities. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's annual report said that cases of traffic offences that were referred to the traffic prosecution increased from 2,955 cases during 2016 to 8,039 in 2017 - an increase of almost 300 percent.
In Al Ain, the number of traffic offences referred to the public prosecution increased by 600 cases - from 2,426 in 2016 to 3,026 last year.
The significant increase in the number of errant drivers being prosecuted has been attributed to the intensive campaigns and increased traffic patrols on various roads across the emirate to catch those violating traffic laws.
Officials said that 100 per cent of the traffic cases were adjudicated last year.
The traffic prosecution, in cooperation with the judicial department, had last year initiated the 'one-day cases' traffic court, which is located at the Abu Dhabi Traffic and Patrol Department to handle and resolve minor traffic cases.
Officials said that the main objective of the one-day court was to speed up cases and to issue judgments in a single day.
The judicial department introduced the community service punishment for people convicted of minor offenses, including those related to traffic. Authorities said the community service penalty, introduced in March 2017, has helped in the reduction of traffic violations in the emirate.
More than 80 drivers convicted in traffic offenses were sentenced to community service work in Abu Dhabi last year.
The traffic prosecution authorities also carry out awareness programs among various segments of society to reduce traffic violations and promote road safety in the emirate.
Commenting on the increase in drivers being prosecuted for traffic offences, Ali Al Khajah, an Abu Dhabi lawyer, said many drivers were now abiding by the law "by not fleeing after causing accidents or being stopped by police officers".
"It is a good thing to see many errant drivers being prosecuted. The move will deter the convicted drivers and others from violating traffic rules and regulations, which will improve safety on roads," said Al Khajah.
Some of the traffic offences that call for prosecution include: driving at excessive speed, jumping red lights, driving under the influence of alcohol, racing on roads, failing to stop after causing an accident, operating illegal taxi services, driving in the wrong direction of the road and others.
ismail@khaleejtimes.com
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