Keeping pace with the increasing traffic flow and technological development, the General Directorate of Traffic has worked to update its fleet of patrols and motorcycles, by increasing their numbers and adopting the latest technologies that boost monitoring, surveillance and control of traffic, Lt Ruwaili said.
He pointed out that updating electronic traffic systems concerned with monitoring traffic and providing the best solutions to address road safety challenges is one of the priorities for the department and it’s is constantly working on it.
He explained that the unified radar system for monitoring seat belt violations and the use of mobile phones while driving is one of the most prominent technologies that have been added recently with the aim of reducing road accidents, stressing that this system has contributed to significantly reducing the number of these violations.
Lt Ruwaili shed light on the traffic campaigns and initiatives expected to be launched at the start of the new school year, and those related to spreading traffic awareness among school students.
He indicated that the “Back to School” campaign which is organized by the department annually and continues throughout the school year, includes many awareness activities to students, school bus drivers and safety officials in schools, and attracts thousands of participants annually.
He stressed the important role of parents and guardians in establishing traffic safety requirements among their children, urging them to continuously monitor their children.
He also advised drivers to adhere to traffic laws and guidelines, and to exercise caution while driving to ensure the safety of students.
He also called on school bus drivers, vehicle drivers transporting students, and school safety officials to adhere to the necessary safety procedures.
The Traffic Media Officer at the General Directorate of Traffic pointed out some traffic safety measures, including ensuring that the vehicle door is tightly closed before moving, avoiding excessive speed especially on roads near or surrounding schools, not opening the vehicle doors until it comes to a complete stop, and organising students’ getting on and off buses according to the safety procedures followed in this regard.
He also advised school bus supervisors to monitor students during their trips to and from schools and guide them towards the correct behaviour that ensures their safety and the safety of their colleagues.
He also stressed the importance of adhering to calm and order inside the school bus and not distracting the driver to avoid traffic accidents.
