Abu Dhabi: Police authorities across the UAE have stepped up road safety campaigns targeting both drivers and pedestrians as part of the GCC Traffic Week initiative, with renewed warnings about distracted driving, failure to stop at pedestrian crossings and dangerous walking.
Fujairah Police asked motorists to respect pedestrian crossings and stay alert to people trying to cross the roads safely, sharing a video highlighting the opposite behavior of the driver at the crossings.
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The footage showed some drivers stopping properly for pedestrians, while others appeared distracted by cellphones and did not yield, behavior that authorities warned could lead to serious accidents.
Respect the crosswalk… their safety is your responsibility#Pedestrian crossing
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#UAE_Safety_and_Safety pic.twitter.com/ECv8v3bcMd– Fujairah Police (@FujPoliceGHQ) May 9, 2026
Meanwhile, Ras Al Khaimah Police warned road users against jaywalking, advising the public that crossing roads from undesignated areas is a traffic offense punishable by a Dh400 fine.
The campaigns come as part of the Gulf Traffic Week activities held under the unified regional road safety efforts.
In Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Center Abu Dhabi Mobility, organized an awareness initiative on the ground along the Abu Dhabi Corniche under the motto “Cross Safely”.
#Our news | #AbuDhabi_Police AND"Integrated transport hub" They run an awareness initiative on the ground within Gulf Traffic Week
The Directorate of Traffic and Security Patrols in the General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police, represented by the Traffic Awareness and Education Branch and in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Center “Abu Dhabi Transport”, implemented an awareness initiative in the field… pic.twitter.com/isKJRPgWRi
– Abu Dhabi Police (@ADPoliceHQ) May 9, 2026
The campaign aimed to strengthen awareness of traffic laws and encourage safe driving behavior among members of the public.
Pedestrians were asked to use designated crossings, bridges and tunnels, to be attentive when crossing the roads and to avoid distractions that could endanger their safety and that of other road users.
The initiative also included the distribution of awareness gifts and pedestrian safety equipment such as helmets and reflective jackets, alongside educational seminars and lectures focusing on proper road behavior and accident prevention.
