{"id":702,"date":"2017-09-11T12:54:49","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T12:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/sharjah\/en\/50-people-have-died-in-the-past-year-for-jaywalking\/"},"modified":"2017-09-11T12:54:49","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T12:54:49","slug":"50-people-have-died-in-the-past-year-for-jaywalking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/sharjah\/en\/news\/50-people-have-died-in-the-past-year-for-jaywalking\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharjah Is Investing Millions In Saving The Lives Of Jay-Walkers In Busy Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"
More thanAED1.5 million has been spent in Sharjah on road fencing to reduce the amount of accidents where individuals are being run-over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the last year, 50 people died in a series of car-related incidents resulting in Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authorities to implement this new project.<\/p>\n
Fences have been built around areas that are known for being filled with pedestrians such as Al Zahraa Street, Al Khan Street and Al Shahba.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The construction of the road fences took place throughout the summer as well as the maintenance of many other roads which costed AED6.22 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nTo Cross the Road Safely
Follow pedestrian signals while crossing.#YourSecurityOurHappiness<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BIbUZkejXt<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Dubai Police\u0634\u0631\u0637\u0629 \u062f\u0628\u064a (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 4, 2017<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Offences<\/h3>\n
Crossing the street from undesignated points can result pedestrians in a hefty fine as well as costing them their life.<\/p>\n
Sharjah Police recorded over 11,000 fines for jaywalking.<\/p>\n
Committing this crime not only just resulted the death of 50 people, but 22 more have been injured, and 163 have experienced minor injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nTo all pedestrians: Remember to look both sides while crossing the street. #StaySafe<\/a><\/p>\n