UAE: 9 People Injured in 7 Motorbike Accidents, Say Abu Dhabi Police

Abu Dhabi Police said on Thursday that it responded to seven motorbike accidents in desert areas, resulting in nine injuries ranging from serious to moderate, and urged riders to comply with safety precautions while driving off-road.

The accidents, which occurred in sandy areas, were a result of reckless driving and failure to comply with safety requirements, the police force added.

A police officer in Al Ain Region called on parents to accompany the children to the areas where they practise motorcycle riding—particularly uninhabited sandy areas, in an attempt to prevent such behaviours that could lead to serious traffic accidents.Riders of motorbikes are urged to strictly adhere to traffic rules and safety instructions, wear protective helmets to guard against head injuries, and ensure they are dressed in appropriate riding gear, said Brigadier Mahmoud Yousif Al Baloushi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate.

Checking the roadworthiness of their motorbikes is equally important, he added, including the condition of front and rear lights and tyres. They are also urged to always carry a first-aid kit and approved protective equipment.

Al Baloush called on riders to reduce their speed in congested areas and to use only designated routes as indicated by traffic signs. He stressed that the police have intesified monitoring and traffic enforcement on internal and external roads to apprehend motorcycle users who violate the law.

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Source Khaleej Times