Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to commit to stopping their vehicles when the “Stop” arm for school buses is opened, with a distance of no less than five meters, in both directions, to ensure that students cross safely and avoid a fine of 1,000 dirhams and 10 traffic points.
Captain Murshid Ali Al Marar, from Abu Dhabi Police, confirmed that contributing to ensuring the safety of students during their movement to and from their schools is a duty on all parties, warning that the violation of interrupting the “stop” signal will be monitored electronically.
Abu Dhabi Police has obligated school bus drivers to follow regulations when using the “Stop” lever, so as not to cause obstruction to traffic, including stopping the bus in front of the student’s home, except in the event of obstruction or road works, and not stopping on highways and main roads, or in public bus stops. Located on main roads, because they are considered unsafe areas for students to drop off and board.
Abu Dhabi Police asked school bus drivers not to open the “Stop” lever if the student is inside his home, to avoid traffic congestion on the roads, noting that drivers can file a grievance against the violation of not stopping when they see the “Stop” lever, and cancel it if it is proven that the driver did not comply. The school bus has restrictions on its use and opening it in undesignated places and parking lots.
The “Stop” arm specification was activated, and its presence on school buses is mandatory, against the backdrop of accidents involving students, due to their unexpected movement after getting off the bus.
She explained, “Some students walk in front of the bus, and a vehicle crosses, which leads to accidents. Therefore, vehicle drivers have been obligated to maintain a five-meter safe distance from the school bus when the lever is opened, so that the driver has a greater view of what may happen around the bus.” school, especially since some students may perform random actions, such as running in the street, even if they are dropped off from the right.”
A special radar was activated on the school bus, for a violation of failure to stop when the “Stop” lever is opened, while Abu Dhabi Police tightens its procedures at the beginning of each academic year, in cooperation with strategic partners, to ensure that students reach their studies safely, in addition to implementing campaigns aimed at raising awareness of school bus drivers. Safety procedures to be followed.
Abu Dhabi Police confirmed the continued enhancement of traffic awareness for drivers, to reduce the causes that lead to traffic accidents, and the resulting deaths and serious injuries.
She urged school bus drivers to park in designated and safe places, and give students the opportunity to be able to board them, sit in the seats, make sure they get off, and not approach the buses before they move. It also called on them not to speed while driving the bus, to implement preventive measures for safe driving during fog, to leave a safe distance, and to commit to opening the “Stop” side lever when students get on and off it.
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