ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, February 27th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police held a lecture to warn against the dangers of motorbikes. The lecture was organized by the Public Relations Branch at the Western Region’s Traffic and Patrols Section, in cooperation with the Social Development Foundation in Ghayathi.
The lecture was presented by Captain Abdul Rahman Al Ali, Public Relations Branch Manager in the Western Region. Captain Al Ali stressed the commitment of the department to raise traffic awareness, urging bikers to follow preventive measures while driving their motorcycles. "This lecture is part of the traffic awareness programs, and the "Beware of Motorbike Dangers” campaign recently launched by the Ministry of Interior.
Captain Al Ali stressed the importance of preventive measures to ensure the safety of bikers. "These measures include wearing a helmet to protect the head from trauma, wearing special clothes and protective gear for quad bikes which work to reduce the damage after falls, and wearing bright colored clothing,” said Al Ali.
Furthermore, he also highlighted the importance of checking the motorcycle’s front and rear lights, as well as the tires. He recommended the installation of first-aid kits and reflective stickers for light, and recommended that bikers not allow passengers to ride behind them. "The injuries caused by motorcycles are 35 times more serious than the ones caused by car accidents,” noted Al Ali.
In conclusion, Captain Al Ali warned against riding motorcycles in public places or near populated areas, especially at night, because the noises may inconvenience people.
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