Traffic and patrols police directorate calls for decreased speed in rain

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police has asked drivers to take precautions and abide by traffic rules during the heavy rainfall that has been occurring in the U.A.E.. Lt. Colonel Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of Public Relations Section in the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police, has asked bus drivers, specifically workers' bus drivers, to decrease their speed and leave enough space between vehicles. "Guarantying the safety of students and workers is more important than resuming the ride," Al Ameri said, advising bus drivers to stop driving if the weather conditions change and park on the far right side of the roads, in addition to turning their caution lights on. He also stressed the importance of caution in rainy conditions, and said that drivers should decrease their vehicles' speed and avoid sudden braking. "It is important that drivers brake gradually to prevent the car from skidding, and use windscreen wipers and car lights to help see the road," Al Ameri said, noting that braking efficiency decreases on wet surfaces. "If traffic accidents occur due to rain, drivers should call the Central Operation Room on 999 and describe the accident scene accurately. They should remove the vehicle off the road in the event of a minor accident or abstain from moving the vehicle and switch on hazard warning lights in the event of major accidents, and abstain from moving the wounded unless they are medical professionals," he advised.