Abu Dhabi Police share footage of pedestrian accidents to press home safety message

Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to concentrate at crossing zones and to present precedence to pedestrians. Photograph: Abu Dhabi Police / Instagram

Abu Dhabi police have shared footage exhibiting the risks posed to pedestrians by reckless drivers.

The dramatic video reveals pedestrians being struck by automobiles at a crosswalk and is a part of a long-running marketing campaign to enhance security on the roads.

Police urged motorists to concentrate at crossing zones and to present precedence to pedestrians.

Motorists are additionally being urged to keep away from dashing or being distracted whereas driving, as the implications of failing to take action may be catastrophic.

Responding to the submit, residents stated pedestrians even have a job to play in guaranteeing security on the street.

“Some pedestrians stroll as in the event that they had been in a park and don’t trouble to look proper or left. The posted video is proof of that,” a resident wrote.

Abu Dhabi Police usually submit movies on social media to lift consciousness in regards to the risks of distracted and reckless driving.

Final week they posted a video exhibiting pedestrians crossing busy roads with out utilizing designated crossing factors or being attentive to visitors.

The police stated such reckless behaviour was a number one reason for accidents involving pedestrians and autos.

“The protection of pedestrians is a high precedence, as demonstrated by the continual efforts to enhance street security situations for them,” the submit stated.

“Many bridges have been constructed and pedestrian crossings improved. Crossings managed by mild indicators had been launched and fences on varied roads put in.”