Reduce black points, improve driver behaviour

Drivers and traffic violators who exceeded the cumulative limit were urged to enroll promptly in the rehabilitation programme.

Abu Dhabi — Government institutions, staff of various departments and other sections in Al Ain City benefitted from the introductory campaign regarding the traffic black points reduction programme, aimed at boosting traffic safety awareness.

The campaign organised by the police follow-up department at the general secretariat of the office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, in collaboration with Al Ain Police Directorate, included awareness-raising and educational lectures.

The lectures held at the Department of Economic Development and Tawam Hospital focused on the objectives of the traffic black points reduction programme. They also acquainted attendees with the various types and dangers of traffic violations, as well as the different rules and list of black points for traffic offences.

Means to redeem revoked driving licences by joining the traffic black points reduction programme was also discussed. Drivers and traffic violators who exceeded the cumulative limit were urged to enroll promptly in the rehabilitation programme.

Colonel Saif Obaid Al Khaili, Head of the Police Follow-up Department, reiterated the department’s willingness to receive registration applications by drivers who have exceeded the cumulative limit of black points. He also called upon drivers to contact the call centre via the direct number 600566006 for any inquiries. He also urged them to abide by traffic laws and regulations.

The campaign includes educational and rehabilitation courses and lectures about the risks of com traffic violations. It is carried out in collaboration with the strategic partners of the Police Follow-up Department.

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