Truck drivers were responsible for as many as 52 accidents in Dubai last year that led to 11 deaths and more than 50 injuries.
Police say the main causes of these crashes were sudden swerving and stopping on a road’s hard shoulder.
Over 18,000 fines were handed to heavy vehicle drivers who were found breaking the rules last year.
The stats were revealed during the launch of a safety drive targeting truck drivers.
The one-week long campaign has been rolled out by Dubai Police in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Municipality.
Dubai rolls out new taxi fares for app bookings
UAE moving fast towards 2031 national goals
Ministerial Development Council reviews progress on national priorities
Dubai travellers welcomed with special 30×30 fitness challenge stamp
UAE expresses condolences to Philippines over typhoon victims
UAE leaders offer condolences on death of former US VP Dick Cheney
UAE calls Thailand-Cambodia peace deal crucial to strengthening stability
H.H. Sheikh Mansour launches programme to train 100 AI experts
