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Massive traffic jams have been reported in Dubai and Sharjah on the first day of Ramadan.
An accident on Ras Al Khor road is causing long delays for motorists. The accident on Al Khail road is causing heavy congestion on E44, all the way along Ras Al Khor Industrial area 1.
Heavy traffic in Sharjah was reported on the Al Nahda Street, Muhaisnah, Industrial Area 15 and near the National Paints Factory.
The UAE police authorities are gearing up to ensure security and safe traffic movement on the roads during the holy month of Ramadan.
Dubai Police launched the 'Ramadan Aman' campaign for 2018, to encourage fasting motorists to abide by traffic laws and avoid speeding, thus reducing the risk of accidents. Ramdan Aman, an initiative by the Dubai Police's Traffic Department in conjunction with the General Department of Community Happiness, doesn't just aim to spread awareness.
Police urge drivers to be careful and leave with plenty of time to reach their destination.
Officials and volunteers will also hand out Iftar meals to drivers on the UAE's roads and at traffic intersections, to help them break their 15-hour fast without having to rush to their destination.
Tips for fasting motorists:
1. Be aware of your own potential limitations
2. Expect the unexpected - we all must drive defensively
3. Plan for possible delays and add a time buffer
4. Always wear your seat belt - Ramadan is a good time to finally start this habit
5. When you are male and 40 years old and above, be extra careful on the road
6. Motorists should try to anticipate sudden movements by others, including cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
7. Approach signals carefully at Iftar time - even when the light is green - and don't jump red lights
8. Keep a sufficient distance between vehicles and don't tailgate
9. You can run a little bit late - people will understand
10. Around sunset prior to Iftar, be very cautious
11. Stay off the roads at sundown, if you can avoid it
12. Use your lights during dusk, before Iftar
13. Avoid fatigue and get enough sleep.
14. Pull over immediately when you feel sleepy/ drowsy.
15. Use public transport or taxis.
Tips for non-fasting motorists and pedestrians
1. Be considerate and generous to other traffic participants who are fasting
2. All traffic participants - fasting and non-fasting - must be extra careful during Ramadan
3. Especially, 'weaker' traffic participants (pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists) must watch out for potentially irrational behaviour of other traffic participants
4. Apply the same defensive driving approach like fasting traffic participants.
5. Be very careful in the peak accident morning rush hours
6. Try to stay off the roads just before Iftar
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