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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) cautioned motorists against the risks of driving when exhausted or feeling sleepy, especially during the holy month of Ramadan where many motorists may lose concentration due to the change in eating and sleeping habits.
RTA is teaming up with the Ministry of Interior in running 'Accidents-Free' Ramadan campaign under the traffic safety strategy of Dubai. The campaign aims to create awareness amongst motorists about the risks of driving when feeling exhausted or sleepy.
RTA is also commmunicating awareness messages through social media channels and placing educative ads at key bridges on Sheikh Zayed Road. About 300,000 text messages were sent to motorists urging them to driving safely during Ramadan.
Leaflets and Ramadan gifts are being distributed at customer service centres in cooperation with Emirates Driving Institute, Al Mutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration Company, and Listerine.
Iftar meals together with awareness leaflets are being distributed to drivers of heavy trucks at rest stops on highways in collaboration with Middle East Specialized Cables Company (MESC).
Trucks movement time on Dubai's roads during Ramadan has been amended.
The prohibited trucks movement time during the morning period is from 7:30 am to 9:30 am (instead of from 6:30 am to 8:30 am during normal).
On E11, the prohibited timing is from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm (instead of 6:00 am to 10:00 pm).
Trucks prohibited movement timing on the rest of the day remains unchanged.
Also read: Trucks banned on Abu Dhabi roads during Ramadan
The variations of sleep patterns and office timings during Ramadan tend to influence the concentration of fasting motorists; which is visible in the hectic rush from the office to home at a time where drivers concentration drops to the minimum. It impacts the ability of the driver to take an appropriate decision at the right time. Therefore, extra caution and attention is required when driving from the workplace to home to avoid traffic accidents.
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