AED1000 Fine And 10 Black Points To Motorists Who Don’t Stop For School Buses
Abu Dhabi Police announced that they will implement a AED1000 fine and 10 black points on motorists who fail to stop for a school bus presenting a “Stop” sign.
On August 30, Abu Dhabi Police announced a campaign to ensure student safety while crossing the street
The tweet reads as follows:
“Through digital traffic awareness, Abu Dhabi Police urges motorists to adhere to a full stop when opening the side (stop) arm of school buses in both directions. With a distance of no less than five meters, to ensure the safe and secure crossing of students.”
#فيديو | عبر التوعية المرورية الرقمية.. #شرطة_أبوظبي تحث سائقي المركبات على ضرورة الالتزام بالوقوف الكامل عند فتح ذراع (قف) الجانبية للحافلات المدرسية في كلا الاتجاهين، بمسافة لا تقل عن خمسة أمتار،لضمان عبور الطلبة بسلامة وأمان#التوعية_المرورية_الرقمية#العودة_للمدارس#ذراع_قف pic.twitter.com/hMNrn8Kkfj
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) August 30, 2022
Additionally, officials posted a follow up tweet clarifying the AED1000 fine they are implementing
They announced a fine of AED1,000 and 10 traffic points (black points) on the license of the driver. Furthermore, authorities are implementing these fines to motorists who do not stop when seeing the “Stop” sign for school buses.
On the other hand, police announced that they will fine bus drivers who fail to open the “Stop” sign. The fines implemented are AED500 and 6 traffic (black) points on the license.
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