Transport News

50 accident-prone areas identified in Dubai

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) last year managed to spot 50 accident-prone locations in Dubai and instituted appropriate measures as per the traffic safety strategy overseen by RTA Traffic and Roads Agency.

Pedestrian safety drive in Sharjah

The Sharjah Police have launched a one-week pedestrian campaign, aimed at securing the lives of many residents crossing the roads.

Young drivers cause 46 per cent accidents

The number of traffic accidents involving drivers of age groups ranging from 18 to 30 constituted 46 per cent of the total road incidents last year, said Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harthi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate in Abu Dhabi, Police.

Sharjah Transport issues new code

In a bid to better communicate with staff drivers, Sharjah Public Transport Corporation has issued a transport code in three languages.

15 bus routes set to change in Abu Dhabi

In response to the growing need for bus services among commuters, the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT) announced on Sunday that it has introduced route expansion and changes in ten buses operating in the Capital and five in Al Ain.

Pay traffic fines in installments

The Abu Dhabi Traffic and Patrols Directorate has announced that the grace period for paying traffic and Mawaqif parking fines in installments has been extended till August 4.

Dubai to add 17 pedestrian bridges over next 3 years

With a focus on pedestrian safety, the Roads and Transport Authority will construct 17 pedestrian bridges during 2013–2016, covering vital areas in Dubai, with the initial phase costing Dh45 million.

Pedestrians have rights on roads

Drivers who are caught not stopping for pedestrians in designated areas and zebra crossings will face a Dh500 fine and six black points, with the number of drivers ticketed for ignoring pedestrians almost doubling.

DoT announces Dh77m roads project

The Department of Transport (DoT) on Monday announced another major road-network project with an estimated investment of Dh77 million.

Police permission must for vehicle modification

All vehicle maintenance workshops in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah were asked not to modify vehicles or add any special devices without prior permission from the police.