Starting January 15, special cameras will be set up in Abu Dhabi to catch tailgaters.
According to the Abu Dhabi Police, motorists who refuse to leave enough distance between vehicles will be sent a text message first, and repeat offenders will be slapped with AED 400 in fine and 4 black points.
Speaking to ARN News, Captain Mohammed Al Eisaei, Head of Traffic Studies and Research, explained how the cameras will work.
He added that tailgating was one of the main reasons behind serious accidents in 2018 and 2019.
Captain Mohammed added that safe distance dots will be implemented on two major highways to help drivers.
#AbuDhabiPolice: Tailgating to be detected by smart systems from January 15#Abudhabipolicenewshttps://t.co/nJiSf3PCRN pic.twitter.com/HcxoIC6RAq
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) January 6, 2020
A special awareness campaign - set in five languages - will also be launched on their official social media channels.
UAE President receives call from Russian President
UAE intercepts 12 missiles and 36 drones on Tuesday
UAE joins UN Human Rights Council consultative group
Abdullah bin Zayed, Greek Defence Minister discuss Iran developments
Economy Minister confirms stable food prices, secure supply
UAE extends distance learning for universities until April 17
Dubai's KHDA opens applications for student scholarship programme
UAE President holds talks with Qatar's Emir in Abu Dhabi
