(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Reckless drivers of heavy vehicles in Umm Al Quwain, beware. The police here have developed new radars to detect violations committed by truck and bus drivers.
Col. Saeed Obaid bin Aran, director of the traffic and patrols department, UAQ Police, said the new radars have proven to be efficient in detecting all relevant violations during the trial stage.
"The sophisticated radars shall be installed on all the roads of the emirate," he said.
These radars are "not only flexible", but have been equipped with cameras that can capture high definition images, he added. "The UAQ Police are keen on diversifying all the monitoring and detecting devices to penalise errant drivers and ensure road users' safety."
The new radars shall be activated in the beginning of November, he disclosed.
"All drivers are urged to be more focused and cautious on the road, and observe traffic rules."
Poor overtaking and lane change have been blamed for several road accidents here, he underlined. "More traffic patrols shall also be deployed to curb reckless drivers."
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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