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We are in the NEWS … UAE’s leading media support our cause!
…campaign with ITC Abu Dhabi. Here are some examples of the coverage: Gulf News Khaleej Times WAM May 2022: The 2nd part of the research project we did with OnStar was published. The focus of this part of the research was to understand the views of UAE’s first responders with regards to dealing with the aftermaths of road accidents. Examples of the coverage: Dubai Eye 103.8 interview (scroll to 54:10 where our part starts) Zawya Tires and…
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Statistics … it needs good data to foster change!
Post updated 16-May-2024 ‘Data are the basis of understanding‘, and meaningful initiatives must be grounded in proper understanding, hence the importance for much and quality data! It’s quite a challenge to find data & statistics when it comes to road safety in the UAE. Hence, we started our own research projects which we feature below in: FEATURED research and A) Research commissioned by RoadSafetyUAE (and our CSR-Partner…
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Our NEWSLETTERS = Our INITIATIVES!
We are running exciting initiatives with our CSR-Partners (Corporate Social Responsibility) and other stakeholders, which we regularly feature in our newsletters. As our mission statement is ‘to raise awareness for road safety in the UAE’, we use multiple communication channels to broadcast these initiatives and to raise awareness for our cause. In this section ‘Our Newsletters = Our Initiatives‘ you find a great summary…
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Young Drivers
Young drivers are at high risk when it comes to road safety. According to MOI data, 45% of all accidents are caused by young drivers. In the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, 63% of all traffic accidents were caused by young drivers, as well as 34% of all deaths in road accidents! “The main causes for accidents within this age group are speeding, using phones behind the wheel and not keeping safe distance between cars,” states the MOI. Check out related…
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Staff Road Safety
…g victims) and overall #2 cause of death in the UAE and hence, staff road safety should be a focus for all caring employers. In addition, leave of absence and other costs related to road accidents can be a major cost item for companies, impacting their bottom lines (once we had a big UAE group teaming up with us for exactly this reason!), which can be another reasons why companies want to care for the safety education of their employees! Employer…
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Useful links to Road Safety in the UAE
…olice-traffic-fines/ Abu Dhabi - The Official Road User Code: http://dot.abudhabi.ae/en/content/download?File=130503229646008153Road%20User%20Code.pdf&loc=forms. Department of Transportation (DOT) Abu Dhabi: www.dot.abudhabi.ae/en/ DOT – Road Safety Section: https://dot.abudhabi.ae/en/info/Road_Safety Road & Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai: http://www.rta.ae RTA – ‘take care’: http://www.rta.ae/safety/english/_resu…
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Kids in the car
nattended in cars. Kids have a different awareness than adults, which sometimes results in unpredictable behavior of kids on our streets. Kids are getting bored on long drives and need extra care. Watch out for this Children under the age of 10 are not allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle. ALWAYS use proper restraint systems for your child (child seats; booster cushions) check out the details: http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/child-seats/…
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Motorcycle Delivery Safety
! Motorcycle Fleet Operators: take this survey with your riders to understand their perception and improvement potentials: Motorcycle Rider Survey FORM for PORTAL … it would be amazing if you could share the finished survey with us: Thomas@RoadSafetyUAE.com Motorcycle delivery safety is a big concern in the UAE, as each day, thousands of deliverymen across the country cope with life-threatening work-related risks, and the number of delive…
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Tailgating – safe distance to the vehicle in front
…! We just need to keep a safe distance to the vehicle in front: To be able to slow down in time or even bring your vehicle to a stand-still, if needed To have a clear view of the traffic situation Use the “three-second rule” under normal road and weather conditions: when the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point such as a sign, count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three.” Counting these numbers takes approximately three…
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Wasim Akram supports RoadSafetyUAE
…m-akram-for-road-safety-UAE https://www.emirates247.com/sports/cricket/legend-wasim-akram-in-dubai-explains-how-road-safety-is-like-cricket-2016-06-20-1.633533 Follow Wasim Akram on Twitter: @wasimakramlive and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wasimakramliveofficial Nissan’s video featuring Wasim Akram can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSPPUlq9Kfw…
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e-scooters and micromobility
…federal level. A all these facts call for more and urgent regulation and education on the rules. It is good that progress is made regarding age restrictions (above 16 years in Dubai) and the need for a special permit that we understand is quick and easy to obtain. We also understand that the officially allowed zones increased from 5 to 10 areas in Dubai. KNOW THE RULES: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai…
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Careem’s #buckleup Consumer Campaign (Campaign)
ckling-up is something we aspire all companies to do. We hope this campaign will not only raise awareness but will save lives as well”. Edelmann concluded. To join the movement along with Careem and RoadSafetyUAE please visit www.careempledge.com and pledge to BUCKLE-UP! Check out some of the fantastic media coverage this campaign received: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/careem-tells-passengers-buckle-up-we-re-not-driving-you–631352.html h…
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Accidents
…r, you need permission to take photos of other people). Step 3: Maintain calm and follow instructions It is very likely that at least one person involved – possibly even you – will be very irate with the situation. Do not, under any circumstances, lose your temper, appoint blame, or engage in an argument. If the other driver (or even another passenger) is yelling at you, remain calm and insist that the police will take due action when they arr…
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Dubai International Motor Show (Campaign)
14 November; 11am to 10pm on 15 November; 11am to 11pm on 16 November and 17 November; and from 11am to 10pm on 18 November. Buy tickets here before 14 November and save 25%! For more information visit the show’s website at: www.dubaimotorshow.com…
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UAE Vision 2021 (Campaign)
awareness for proper behavior on our roads. Creating the right traffic infrastructure. Creating and enforcing road traffic laws and rules. Educate the next generation of responsible road traffic participants. It is vital to understand, that EVERY ONE OF US is challenged to contribute, especially for creating a NEW and CARING road traffic CULTURE! RoadSafetyUAE wants to INVITE all UAE traffic participants to: Read and comment on our topic Road…
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Vehicle Break Down – What to do?
Vehicle Break Downs are a regular sight in the UAE and to a certain extend the harsh climate can be blamed, but also poor maintenance and the unavoidable flat tire. It is vital to properly maintain our vehicles and to conduct regular pre-drive vehicle checks in order not to stall on UAE’s busy roads, which can be inconveniene but also very dangerous. Every year motorists are run over near their stranded vehicles and this makes vehicle bre…
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Bus Safety
ehicle in good mechanical condition. Conduct a daily vehicle inspection. Plan your trip in advance. Allow sufficient time to reach your destination – do not rush. Alter your driving to suit weather conditions. Do not be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Learn to recognise driving situations that can be hazardous. Utilise the height of your vehicle to see further ahead. Take note of improper driving actions of others and d…
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Global Road and Traffic Safety Forum, 24-25 September 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Campaign)
Under the patronage of Abu Dhabi City Municipality, the Global Road and Traffic Safety Forum, taking place on 24-25 September 2018, will focus on creating awareness and delivering innovation in road and traffic safety. This event will give you the opportunity to meet with UAE and Abu Dhabi government entities leading the country’s road safety programs and campaign towards safer roads: Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities Abu Dhabi C…
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Amaze Expo Breaking All Barriers Of Innovation (Campaign)
…to the general public. The exhibition is open from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm on all three days. For additional details on this exhibition, media appointments or corporate inquiries, please reach us at press@amaze-expo.com Website: www.amaze-expo.com | www.thewomansworldexpo.com Facebook / Twitter / Instagram: @AmazeExpo | @AmazeExpo | @AmazeExpo About Amaze Expo Amaze Expo (Formerly known as Big Boys Toys), is the Middle East’s premier innova…
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VOX Cinema Partnership (Campaign)
Our VOX Cinema Partnership started! VOX Cinemas, part of the Majid Al Futtaim Group, started to support RoadSafetyUAE.com by screening road safety video clips in all of their cinemas across the UAE, for a full year. The cooperation starts with a video clip targeting children and making sure they are buckled up in the car. There is also an invitation to take our pledge ‘Make UAE Roads Safer!’ linked to the video clip - http://www.ro…
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Road Safety Product Proposals from Industry Experts
…areas of application: Curbs, medians, traffic islands, electricity poles, crash barriers, trees, walls, diversions, railings, pavements, parapets of flyovers, bins construction sites, construction machinery, etc. Our website: www.vibrant.solutions Email: vibrantinks@hotmail.com Telephone no.:+919802222224 ————————————————————…
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Pre Drive Vehicle Check
…ssues spotted early! In-depth checks should be done regularly be experts, but in addition, every motorist should perform regular visual pre-drive checks! How to do it right: Check the tires including tire pressure and tread. Under-inflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy. Uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked regularly for bulges and bald spots. Check the hoses and belts as they can become cracked,…
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Dubai International Motor Show 2019 (Campaign)
Now in its 15th year, The Dubai International Motor Show is the largest international automotive event across the Middle East and North Africa. Over the years, the show has brought together global manufacturers, distributors, industry specialists, key-buyers and an army of passionate motoring enthusiasts to enjoy exclusive car launches, interactive demonstrations and exciting features. Dubai International Motor Show 2019 will feature dedicated…
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Commercial Tyre Safety
Types – If a radial tire is used with bias-ply tires, or visa versa, this could also result in a tire overheating, blowing out, or otherwise experiencing tire failure. Damaged Rims – It is important that all rims be safe and undamaged. If a rim is cracked it could result in undue stress on the tire, lugs, or lug nuts. This in turn could result in the wheel and tire breaking away from the vehicle. Damaged Valve Stems – If a tire’s valve stem is c…
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Road Signs
Click here for an overview of UAE’s road signs: http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/assets/uploads/2014/05/Road-Signs.pdf Road signs provide visual information to help control and regulate the flow of traffic and help to keep you and other road users safe. This is very important in the UAE, as: Road networks are becoming more complex Traffic volumes are increasing The number of visitors to Dubai who are unfamiliar with the roads is increasin…
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Ideas through experience
…proud of the fact that my records (fines, etc) are very clean due to sensible driving manners of public roads. I do hope that I can help make the roads of UAE a safer place for everyone. Most important thing all drivers must understand is that driving is not a right, it’s a privilege. regards, Mr. K…
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IBIS Middle East 2019, 13-March (Campaign)
…ing breaks. Please be aware that this price does not include travel to the event or accommodation. Places can be booked directly online by visiting our website – www.ibisworldwide.com/ibis-middle-east-2019/booking-form/ – and completing the online booking form. To find out more please contact Poppy Allard; email: poppy@ibisworldwide.com…
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Electric Vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicles (also known as electric cars or EVs) are connected, fun, and practical. They can reduce emissions and can even save you money. In the UAE, EV vehicles enjoy a range of benefits! Interesting GCC-wide research (2020) of EV buyers’ perceptions: click here for the report Fueling with electricity offers some advantages not available in conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Because electric motors react qu…
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Dubai Tram
Source of graphic: RTA; Gulf News Dubai Tram is another ‘first’ for Dubai and initially, it will create unique challenges for UAE traffic participants to co-exist safely with this new infrastructural achievement. Work on the Dubai Tram is progressing at a good pace, with the trams scheduled to be operational in November 2014. More than 75 per cent of the work has been completed and trial runs on the recently arrived trams have begun…
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Fatigue
Fatigue is often ranked as a major factor in accidents. In 20% of all crashes and 16% of all near crashes, the driver was showing fatigue. A study also revealed that 18- to 20-year-olds account for significantly more fatigue-related crashes than any other age group(1). In commercial transportation, estimates suggest that fatigue is a factor in up to 30% of fatal crashes and 15% of serious injury crashes. Fatigue also contributes to approximatel…
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Child Seats
…out. They also strap the child into the safest position and holds it there in the event of a rear or side impact, just like the seat belts for adults. What are the rules? The UAE Traffic Law (1-July-2017) prohibits children under the age of 10 (and below 145 centimeters) to sit in the front seat and it mandates child seats for children up to the age of four years. The new regulations require car seats sold in the UAE to pass crash tests as well…
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The Safe Repair
lationship that is built with the dealership. By having a vehicle serviced regularly at the dealership, they have an accurate and up-to-date picture of the road and service history of that vehicle. They are better equipped to understand what is going on with each individual vehicle because they have all prior service records right at their fingertips. While having work done at a local repair shop may be more convenient, the fact is that dealershi…
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Red light jumping
More than 7% of all accidents causing major injuries or death are due to red light jumping, which happens at more than 70,000 times a year (22k in Abu Dhabi, 25k in Dubai, 23k in Sharjah). This means it happens almost 200x per day! This is clearly avoidable! How to do it right Anticipate the potential signal change when approaching signals Approaching an amber signal, make sure you stop safely before the signal turns red. Watch out for vehicle…
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Defensive Driving
he best thing you can do to protect yourself in case the unexpected happens. It’s hard to believe there are still those who don’t buckle up, even though seat belt use rates have never been higher. Children who are under the age of 13 are required to sit in the back seat of the car. Once your child has completely grown out of their forward facing child safety seat which is required to have an internal buckle; you should switch them to…
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Niki Lauda endorses RoadSafetyUAE
Niki Lauda, Austrian Formula1 driving legend and 3 times F1 world champion endorses the cause of road safety overall and the platform RoadSafetyUAE in particular. Niki Lauda states: “Safety is a key concern on all roads and my life experience shows, how rapidly lives can change through an accident – literally in a split second! Safety must be the clear number 1 priority when we are driving on UAE’s roads. Every responsible driver must eliminate…
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Lady Drivers
areful attitude can be observed while analyzing the behavior of UAE lady drivers in most of the critical dimension of safe driving Here are the characteristics of the UAE Female drivers: Have less accidents than male drivers Understand, own and use child seats better Tailgate less Use mobile phones less Speed less Indicate more Enjoy driving less Fall less often but more severely into road rage Understand seat belts better, but use them less whe…
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Motorcycle
! Motorcycle Fleet Operators: take this survey with your riders to understand their perception and improvement potentials: Motorcycle Rider Survey FORM for PORTAL … it would be amazing if you could share the finished survey with us: Thomas@RoadSafetyUAE.com Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable than drivers of other vehicles, simply because there is less steel around them to protect them. Also, they are more affected by poor street condit…
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Lane Discipline
…and how to change lanes properly – refer to: http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/changing-lanes-properly/ Lane discipline in round abouts – refer to: http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/roundabouts-how-to-do-it-right/ RTA provides a comprehensive overview in their handbook: http://www.rta.ae/wpsv5/eservices/PDF_Catalog/LicensingPDFCatalogue_en.html Great video by MOI (May 2017):…
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Bicycle Safety
…rive on the street, don’t drive on the wrong side Avoid biking by night and in bad light conditions Don’t bike on unsafe roads Don’t bike in areas where biking is prohibited Don’t use your mobile phone while riding Don’t bike under the influence of banned substances How to do it right (as a motorist): Bicycle riders are weaker than vehicles, hence be respectful and polite to them Bicycle riders are equal traffic participants – obey their rights…
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Individuals How you can support us: Register on www.RoadSafetyUAE.com: Click here to register Subscribe to our newsletter using the form above. Share the link with your (social) networks Engage with the site Read our topics & tips and post your comments: Click to read our topics & tips Share your stories: Click here to share Make improvement proposals: Suggest a proposal ‘Like’ us on Facebook, ‘Follow’ us on Tw…
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‘First-Ever’ UAE Motorcyle Delivery Fleet Safety Event 16-Nov (Event, PR)
On 16-November-2017, RoadSafetUAE held the UAE’s ‘First-Ever’ Motorcycle Delivery Fleet Safety Event The event was attended by more than 100 delegates from many of the UAE leading motorcycle delivery fleets, governmental entities (like RTA and Dubai Police), the media and other companies working in this space. UAE’s media reported greatly about this ‘First-Ever’ such event, for example: https://www.khalee…
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Light Commercial Vehicles – ‘People Mover’
Safety Historically the Light Commercial Vehicles(LCV) – ‘People Mover’ market has lagged behind passenger cars in terms of safety, but automotive brands are working hard to address the imbalance in this important vehicle segment. The latest generation of LCV’s ‘People Mover’ feature the latest-generation electronic stability program, often including crosswind assist (which delivers single-sided braking to c…
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Big family & new child seat belt law? (Campaign)
Our CSR-partner Mercedes-Benz (see: http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/van-truck-driving-assistance-safety-features/) features the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class, offering UAE parents the ideal solution for new mandatory child car seat law, which is in force since 1-July-2017. With new regulation in the UAE making proper child restraint systems (ref.: http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/child-seats/) mandatory for all children under the age of four, parents of l…
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Wasim Akram supports RoadSafetyUAE (Campaign)
…he instantly offered his support for our cause. We are very grateful for his endorsement and for the facilitation of Nissan Middle East.”, Edelmann concludes. Follow Wasim Akram on Twitter: @wasimakramlive and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wasimakramliveofficial Nissan’s video featuring Wasim Akram can be found on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSPPUlq9Kfw…
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Aqdar Drive Safely University Program (Campaign)
Link to the progam site: www.aqdardrivesafely.com On 9-January and under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ‘Aqdar Drive Safely’ university program was launched at the Zayed University, Abu Dhabi. The program was jointly developed by Aqdar, our CSR partner NISSAN and RoadSafetyUAE. The launch was fantastically supported by the presence of HH Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prim…
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Seat Belts in Chauffeur Cabs & Taxis
…erly (including passengers on the back seats) becomes a torpedo-like object thrown forward – or sideways, following the direction of the impact. This can be lethal for the passenger and the driver. In a seat belt survey commissioned by RoadSafetyUAE and one of our CSR-Partners (conducted by YouGov n= 1,016) in September 2018, which was more than 1 year (!) after the mandated use of seat belts on the back-seats of cars, alarming data were g…
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Pedestrian Safety
…out safety rules. ! Motorists note: as soon as you leave your vehicle, YOU ALSO BECOME a PEDESTRIAN – hence, treat pedestrians like you want to be treated ! How to do it right Cross the street using pedestrian bridges, underpasses or dedicated crossings – zebra crossings with or without traffic lights. At zebra crossings with traffic lights, only walk at ‘green’, and should the signal start to blink or switch to red, make sure you hurry up…
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Petrol Station Safety
…ehind you to refuel. AIR & WATER: if you are outside your vehicle checking/filling Air & Water, be careful and pay attention to moving vehicles TANKERS: Stay away in safe distance when tankers fill the station’s underground tanks TANKERS: are big vehicles – give them room to maneuver safely Motorcycles: GET OFF: Always get off your motorcycle prior to and during refueling. STEADY BIKE: Keep your motorbike steady is crucial when re…
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Fasten Seat Belts!
…s Even on the shortest of trips, all passengers must buckle up Use seat belts also when you and/or your children travel on the back seat (for instance in taxis) Watch out for this Never allow your kids not to be buckled up, under any circumstances! Kids get used to the ‘uncomfortable’ feeling and soon they will understand that it can save their life and health. Kids should NEVER roam around in the car Kids should NEVER sit on the laps of other…
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DHA / Latifa Hospital Road Safety Event (Staff Event)
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Latifa Hospital stepped up their efforts in supporting the road safety of the new born and kids, aiming at the introduction of mandatory child car seats. A very engaging event on 2-Jun at the Latifa Hospital was attended by the hospital’s CEO and the passionate Team of Latifa Hospital, senior representatives of the Dubai Health Authority, RTA, RoadSafetyUAE and one of our CSR supporters JustKidding® (e…
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Safer & Smarter Fleets! Event Abu Dhabi 19-Nov-2017 (Event)
Join our CSR-partner MiX Telematics, FMSi and RoadSafetyUAE for an exclusive event that will enable you to develop a safer, smarter fleet. You will learn first-hand how Baker Hughes and ADNOC developed their award-winning approach and implemented on-board vehicle monitoring to help them achieve their safety goals, drive down accident rates and improve the company’s outlook on safety. Place: Abu Dhabi, W…
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The International Conference on Future Mobility, 7 – 8 November 2018 (Campaign, Event)
ehicles • Challenges in Developing Smart Infrastructure in a City • Integration of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Smart Mobility • Countering Cyber Security Threats in Connected Mobility • Latest in V2V, V2I and V2X Communication • Supporting Infrastructure Requirements for the Next Growth Phase of Electric and Alternate Energy Vehicles in the Region … and more Now in its 4th annual edition, the event will also feature numerous exciting…
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RSS Feeds
…Proposals Using the Feeds Once users subscribe to a website RSS removes the need for them to manually check it. Instead, their browser constantly monitors the site and informs the user of any updates. The browser can also be commanded to automatically download the new data for the user. Software termed, “RSS reader”, “aggregator”, or “feed reader”, which can be web-based, desktop-based, or mobile-device-based,…
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Dubai Student Filmmaker Wins Awards for Texting and Driving Short Film (Campaign)
…l issues. Through his film, Charlie hopes to make drivers stop and think before picking up their phones to text whilst driving which endangers not only their lives but also the lives of others as every single day many people die as a result. I n a study in the US alone over 3,000 people are killed each year through texting and driving. “After witnessing someone in the car next to us texting and driving, I started researching the dangers and was…
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Pre-owned vehicles
…or starter motor. Check for any signs of leaking oil or fluid. Both a too clean engine and a too dirty engine are suspicious. Run the engine for 10 minutes, any fluid leak will then become obvious, check for build-up of spots underneath the car. Beyond the initial turnover no smoke should be visible. For fuel engines: If you spot black smoke then this means that the engine is running “rich” (taking on too much fuel). If you see blue smoke then th…
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His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent awards RoadSafetyUAE (Award)
…the UAE’s seat belt laws. Congratulating RoadSafetyUAE, His Royal Highness Prince Michael said: “This is a fine example of the work of an NGO in encouraging a government to act.” We issued a press release today, which you can download here: His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent awards RoadSafetyUAE – Dec 2018 London FINAL More about the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award (PMIRSA): http://www.roadsafetyawards.com/…
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Kids Corner
…UAE specific magazines! and a UAE specific App Here are some published magazines – RTA (Salama Magazine): Magazine I — Magazine II — Magazine III — Magazine IV — Magazine V You can also download the RTA Salama smart app, launched by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai. The app allows children & their parents to browse the Traffic leading magazine “Salama” , which is full of entertainment and ad…
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The impossible texting & driving test (Campaign)
This is a brilliant online idea by a Project Director at Responsible Young Drivers who worked on an education video. The challenge was that drivers text while driving which is life endangering for them and the people around them. So his idea was to make texting while driving part of the driving test requirement (done by driving instructors). The result: 1.8 million views on youtube not mentioning facebook….
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Road to Safety – a long way to go (Blog)
A good start for the RoadSafetyUAE dot com project. Interesting to see most of the topics covered in a simple and systematic way and many like minded individuals writing their views. As they say, well begun is half done. However, I believe to achieve Road Safety in UAE is a still long way to cover. From my experience as a vigorous campaigner on traffic safety and awareness here in the UAE and in India, I find each time a project kick starts, the…
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ZF [pro]Academy
Post published 30-March-2023 In a rapidly changing world, it’s very important that employees can enhance their knowledge and skills through training. This can help improve safety, efficiency, and performance in the workplace. ZF [pro]Academy offers a range of technical training programs featuring the installation, diagnosis, and maintenance of commercial vehicle air braking systems. In addition, we also offer training on ZF Transmission repairs…
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4th Serco Road Safety Day October 2019 (Event)
Our CSR-Partner Serco is committed to the safety of its employees and those of the organisations with whom they work. One of the greatest risks faced by employees on a daily basis is road safety. To highlight this risk, Serco and RoadSafetyUAE were hosting the ‘4th Serco Road Safety Awareness Day’ on 10-October-2019. The event was intended to raise awareness of road safety across the GCC region and a chance to share best practice within organis…
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Disability & Accident Prevention
…rimination which can lead to social, educational, occupational and financial deprivation. In addition, many have mental health consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, axiety and depression. 3) 1) http:// www.thenational.ae/uae/health/road-accidents-account-for-almost-70-of-head-injuries-at-one-uae-hospital 2) http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accidents/ 3) http://www.un.org/ar/roadsafety/pdf/roadsafetyreport.pdf…
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Zebra Crossing at Nursery – Al Sanbook Street (Event)
That’s quite a remarkable story! RoadSafetyUAE.com got interviewed by Dubai Eye 103.8 in Dec. 2014 about the pedestrian fatality in JLT . We invited listeners to come forward with situations, where pedestrian crossings are missing. The HomeGrownChildren Eco Nursery posted on http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/proposals/speed-bumps-needed-al-sanbook-street-umm-sequeim-2/ about their years-long desire for a safe crossing for children and parents…
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First UAE Airbag Child Car Seat Launch (PR, Campaign)
Our CSR-partner Mamas & Papa s (part of the Al Tayer Group) launched the First UAE Airbag Child Car Seat and we teamed up for a media burst to raise awareness for child car safety overall and for innovative child car seats in particular. ARN Dubai Eye 103.8 ‘Drive Live’ invited us to their studio to talk ‘live on air’ about this launch, statistics about child car safety and the topic of child safety in cars. Podcast:…
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‘First-Ever’ Truck Trailer Safety Conference by WABCO, Dubai Police, RoadSafetyUAE (Event)
…es- http://meconstructionnews.com/topics/truck-trailer-safety Program of activities: 08:30 Welcome Coffee and Networking 09:00 WABCO - Welcome 09:10 WABCO - Keynote Speech: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Impact on Commercial Vehicles 09:25 Dubai Police - Update on Truck / Trailer Accidents (focus on trailer) 09:45 RoadSafetyUAE - Background 10:05 RTA - The New Articulated Truck Trailer Driver Education 10:25 WABCO – Safety, Efficiency…
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Gulf Traffic 2019 (Campaign)
…the industry is on an upward incline. Leading the way are Saudi Arabia and the UAE – According to MEED, the UAE is the second biggest transport projects market in the region, with about USD 106bn worth of projects planned or under way, trailing behind Saudi Arabia, which has more than USD 311bn worth of transport projects planned or under way. Infact, Dubai foresees becoming a global driverless mobility leader by 2030. This only goes to show the…
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Advanced Telematics in Fleet Management, 28 March 2019 (Campaign)
Telematics in Fleet Management Real-time communication, driver’s monitored behavior, reduction of accidents and damages to vehicles and freight, reduction of operating costs, fuel savings, safety improvements and vehicle performance optimization, are just a few terms being used in telematics for fleet management. Nowadays, in the world of mobile technology, it is of great importance to be in line with latest technologies to ensure high quality…
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Education Focus (Campaign, Events)
…address all Dubai private schools who cover more than 240,000 students”, states Thomas Edelmann, founder of RoadSafetyUAE.com. Rebecca Lee, Michelin’s Director of Communications and Brand Image Middle East, Africa & India underlines: “Michelin is committed to corporate citizenship and to road safety, much beyond tyre related safety. Our commitment includes and focuses on the primary school kids, since we believe in habit creation at a young a…
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COVID-19 4x Q’s & A’s with Top Executives – GM
enter of everything we do. Our continuous commitment to safety, which spans both pre and during COVID-19 times, will live on after as well as we continue to grow based on more than anticipating customers’ needs, but genuinely understanding the importance every journey our vehicles might go on. A major milestone for us this year will be the regional launch of our pioneering in-vehicle safety and security technology, OnStar, as we couple our incred…
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COVID-19 4x Q’s & A’s with Top Executives – Noor Takaful
In order to help companies coping with the impact of COVID-19 and to prepare for the future or the ‘new normal’ as it gets referred to, RoadSafetyUAE reached out to a range of Top Executives in our eco-system for their views. We sincerely want to thank the participating companies and their Top Executives for sharing their valuable views! Frederik Bisbjerg Chief Strategy & Business Acceleration Officer, Noor Takaful | Ethical Insurance Q: In…
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Overhead Signs (Dubai bus crash kills 17 people)
Bus crash kills 17 after vehicle ploughs into overhead sign Thursday 6 June 2019 (Story Credit: www.thenational.ae) The Oman-registered bus – a Mwasalat vehicle taking people between Dubai and Muscat – was travelling on Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road, carrying 31 passengers, when it crashed into a signboard at Al Rashidiya exit at 5.40pm. Initial investigations revealed that the Omani driver, in his fifties, took a lane that is not designated…
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Eyesight and Road Safety
Why is good eyesight so important? Most of the information we use when driving comes to us through the eyes, like the road we are travelling on, road signs, pedestrians and other vehicles. Our eyes control most of our movements and decisions while driving. All drivers, especially you as a professional driver must make sure that your eyes receive good care and attention because poor eyesight becomes a safety hazard to yourself and other road us…
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Fatigue Webinar 18-April-2018 (Event)
…uce incidents If organisations are doing enough to monitor and reduce fatigue Speakers include: Kevin Ovenden, Group Operations Director – Transafe Logistics Ian Littlefield, EnQHSE Manager – Dubai Driving Centre Brodie von Berg, Head of Sales & Marketing, MiX Telematics Dr Britta Lang, Technical Director: Evaluation and Education – 4E Road Safety & Transport Consultants Thomas Edelmann, Managing Director – RoadSafetyUAE To register…
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BMW’s ‘Stay Alert. Stay Alive.’ campaign for students (Campaign)
roup Middle East is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting the UAE authorities in the battle against the complacent and potentially fatal attitude of young UAE drivers towards wearing seatbelts. A nationwide study undertaken by more than 3,000 male and female 18-23 year old university students to understand their attitudes towards road safety has revealed alarming findings that show young drivers are in desperate need of further educa…
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Rider Safety for Motorbike Fleets – Webinar (Event)
…ets, including the results of a real-life UAE pilot project. RoadSafetyUAE shared insights of the deliver riders’ perceptions of rider safety. In case you missed it, here is the recording of the event, and here you can download the slides of the presenters. Feel free to reach out to us (Thomas@RoadSafetyUAE.com) for more details and to be connected to the other presenters!…
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Vehicle Testing & Registration
Annual vehicle testing & registration is compulsory by law. How to do it right Your vehicle has to be checked for technical road safety on a yearly basis (some exceptions for new vehicles apply) Pay any pending fines for traffic violations to renew the registration, as well as fees related to the renewal admin process. You must have proof of a valid insurance policy for your vehicle. There are many insurance cover options (vehicle, passeng…
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Road Etiquette & Politeness
bserve drivers going against one-way lanes. This is not only rude but can also result in damages to your car and your health. Be mindful of the simple concept of one-way lanes. Running of engine Avoid running your engine in underground car parks or if your car sits idle. Running engines pollute the air and we want to protect the environment. If you need A/C , go indoors rather than leaving your engine on. Littering Don’t litter and don’t thro…
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Dubai Police – Certificate of Appreciation for RoadSafetyUAE (Award)
In May 2019, under the directive of Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of the General Directorate of Traffic in Dubai Police, RoadSafetyUAE was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for the role in working closely with UAE’s leading media on raising awareness for proper conduct on our roads. RoadSafetyUAE are thrilled for having received this recognition by Dubai Police as we are for all the wonderful support we rece…
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks Regional Training (Event)
A truck without mirrors*)? Our CSR-Partner Mercedes-Benz Trucks held global and regional workshops in November 2019, supporting the launch of the latest generation Actros trucks. Truly amazing truck safety technology, presented in a truly amazing state-of-the-art training center in Dubai Production City. Truck safety remains a key issue for road safety in the UAE and we applaud Mercedes-Benz Truck’s commitment to the country and the regi…
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Arabia CSR Award Winner 2015 (Award)
On October 28, 2015 RoadSafetyUAE was awarded the Winner of the 2015 8th Cycle of the Arabian CSR Awards. We are very proud of having won this most prestigious CSR award in the region already in the 2nd year of our existence. This recognition is a testimony of the important cause of road safety and also of the wonderful work of all of our CSR partners and supporters! We have seen lots of media coverage for proper conduct on the roads and we ha…
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COVID-19 School Bus Safety Protocol (Campaign)
…trained and familiar with the new situation and the latest safety protocols. We have the responsibility for over 80,000 students who we transport daily in our fleet of 2,500 buses. These new protocols are vital to our safety commitment and to assure the whole education community that the school bus is the safest way to travel to and from school.“, states Steve Burnell, Managing Director of STS. STS developed a video, digital media and collateral…
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FUTURISTIC NEW FUEL TANKERS TAKE TO THE ROADS (Campaign)
omer fuel consumption to enable them to reduce fuel losses, and ensures that customer fuel supplies never run out. Neutral Fuels has expanded its fleet to meet the growth the company is experiencing as businesses increasingly understand that biofuel is the quickest way to reduce their environmental carbon footprint. “Since we started making biofuel in the UAE in 2011, we’ve grown steadily but we’ve never seen awareness and demand as high as they…
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Electric Vehicles UAE Conference 2017 (Campaign)
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council, launched the Dubai Green Mobility Initiative as part of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to transform Dubai into a sustainable and clean city by 2025 by implementing standards, guidelines, facilities, incentives. The Ministry of Energy and key transportation and utility stakeholders are collaborating on policy…
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CNBC Harm Reduction Event (Event)
Article published 16-Dec-2022 We were invited by CNBC to speak at GCC’s first ever harm reduction event. CNBC organized the event jointly with PMI and Tristar. Road traffic fatalities remain the #1 cause of ‘life-years-lost’ (due to many young victims) and it is good to see that road safety is put on the agenda of such high-calibre events organized by major brands. It was an amazing experience to be part of a panel with such esteeme…
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IRF 2017 Global Road Achievement Award (Award)
2017 marks the first global award for our work! RoadSafetyUAE are very proud of the IRF (International Road Federation) ’2017 Global Road Achievement Award’ for the program we developed for and with Nissan Middle East and Aqdar, the ‘Aqdar Drive Safely’ UAE University program, targeting the vulnerable young-drivers audience. The Nissan Middle East Team accepted the award on behalf of all parties at yesterday’s IRF…
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‘Car Baked Cookie’ campaign highlights the dangers of leaving kids in cars (Campaign)
…ookie demonstrations and cookie giveaways are planned post Ramadan to act as an ongoing reminder of the campaign’s message. AW Rostamani Group is calling on everyone to pledge their support for the campaign via the dedicated www.carbaked.com website and #CarBaked Twitter hash tag where they can also see a video demonstrating cookies being baked in a car. Campaign partners are also invited to join AW Rostamani Group in spreading this potentially…
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If you love your Kids, buckle them up! (Campaign)
This week marks the ‘Third UN Global Road Safety Week 2015 (4-10 May)‘ - #SaveKidsLives – seeks to highlight the plight of children on the world’s roads and generate action to better ensure their safety. In the UAE, one child died every week in UAE road accidents last year, with most killed because their parents failed to buckle them up! 55 people aged below 18 years lost their lives! Besides a needed swift implementation of…
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Biofuel … Sustainable & Low Emissions
real-time fuel monitoring using IoT sensors. Some customers prefer to blend it themselves. A leading UAE petrol chain for example, procures B100 and blends it with 95% petroleum diesel to create B5, which the company retails under the brand name Biofuel 5. In 2018, this petrol chain launched a pilot project with Dubai Municipality using Biofuel 5 to fuel the Municipality’s fleet of trucks at its Umm Ramool facility. Since July 2011 a major fast…
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15 year old UAE student’s road safety video wows audiences (Campaign)
…fatalities by 70% in infants, and by 54-80% among young children. Hence, this video clip raises awareness for a truly critical issue of road safety in the UAE. “Road safety is an important issue in the UAE and beyond, we are committed to raising awareness of the cause of such fatalities and the importance of wearing seat belts. VOX Cinemas is proud to screen Charlie’s clip in our theatres and we hope that the message resonates with our audiences…
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How to choose your safe new car?
Article published 15-Mar-2021 ‘Safe vehicles’ are a vital component of road safety. State-of-the-art vehicle safety features play an important role in new car purchase decisions. Automotive brands OEMs cater to this need by offering ever more safety features like emergency braking systems, blind spot warning systems, lane departure prevention systems, ISOFIX child car seats systems, to name a few. Now more than ever, safety is a key…
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Mobile phone in the car
…o do it right! Before you enter your car, put your mobile phone on SILENT and STOW IT AWAY If you HAVE TO call while driving: Let your passenger take or make the call. Make sure you call ‘hands-free’ (many cars come with this feature already!) The BEST option however is to call back when you finished your trip, or when you take a rest to call Even pedestrians should refrain from using their mobile phones if it might deviate their a…
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Partner events & Pledge support (Events, Campaigns)
…er from the Indian Ambassador to his fellow countrymen – 26th May 2014 This means a lot to us and we want to extend a big ‘Thank You!’ to H.E. the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Mr. T.P. Seetharam. The Indian community is one of the most effected ethical groups and suffers the consequence of poor road safety. Hence the support of the Indian Embassy is priceless! http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/assets/uploads/2014/04/DO-letter-from-A…
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Bumper Stickers
Hi, My teacher showed us this website and she was asking us ways we could promote road safety and i suggested that we could put bumper stickers and adds on buses and taxi’s promoting people to drive safely and also add this website on, so people can check it out. so if you sign up you can put a bumper sticker or something saying ’drive safely’ or ’have you pledged to road safety yet? go to www.roadsafetyuae.com’ or something. my teacher said tha…
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No Driving under the Influence!
DUI or ‘Driving Under the Influence’ refers to the act of operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol or other drugs. Driving under the influence (above a defined limit) is a criminal offense in most countries, and in line with UAE’s culture and heritage, there is a zero-tolerance policy in place regarding driving under the influence (0.0% defined limit!); it is an act punishable by the UAE’s law. According to Dubai Police data,…
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Northern India – ‘Avoidaccident’ runs a similar pledge!
sir we are also doing the same in Northern India . I am attaching the file for your kind reference . kindly also visit our www.facebook.com/avoidaccident we would be delighted to work with you. regards…
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Reversing when you missed the exit
…have to go – and which exit/interchange you have to take Watch out for new traffic flow – interchanges/exits change frequently due to the ongoing improvement of UAE’s road infrastructure Watch out for this Under NO circumstance, reverse on the shoulder if you missed your exit/interchange In case you missed your exit, don’t panic don’t change your lane abruptly don’t break abruptly CARRY ON and U-turn properl…
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Vehicle Health Check
The ‘vehicle health check’ is especially relevant and important due to UAE’s harsh climate, where dusty/sandy conditions and the high summer temperatures take a high toll on our vehicles. In the winter season, rain, fog and storm pose other challenges. The vehicle health check should happen regularly, since it’s the key to avoid break downs or accidents. How to do it right Have your vehicle checked regularly by the expe…
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Emirati students’ car-seat safety film wins award (Campaign)
…mon Labbett, director of TRL UAE, said: “This is the first award of its kind that recognises students’ thinking and intellectual contribution to road safety in the region and will hopefully encourage many students in years to come to be involved in the transport field.”…
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Charlii’s Story – Wounds don’t heal… (Blog)
…my daughter who I presumed was in an ambulance. I shouted at a woman where is my daughter “Where is Charlii?” She pointed at the body in the road, all I could say was No, No. The body was alone and I could not understand why ambulance crew was not working on her, the woman told me she had gone “Kalas” (Meaning “Finished” in Arabic). A policeman came over to me and asked for Charlii’s details in broken Engl…
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MAN Truck & Bus @ Dubai Chamber Event (Event)
MAN Trucks & Bus is one of RoadSafetyUAE’s valuable supporters providing expertise in our Topic http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/trucks/. RoadSafetyUAE was invited by the Dubai Chamber of commerce as campaign partner for their first-ever Road Safety Campaign “Be Responsible – Drive Safe”, and in turn oped this opportunity to RoadSafetyUAE’s supporters. MAN addressed the 12-May-2015 seminar ‘ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – INNOVATIVE…
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* Poor Lane Control * Not giving way * Driving too close to the car in front (Tailgating)
…PAY ATTENTION to your lane and do not cross the lane markings unless you are positively changing lanes. 12) DO NOT change lane on a SOLID white line (e.g. as marked on the road before junctions, or passing through tunnels or underpasses). A special note on Roundabouts: 14) SELECT the CORRECT lane well BEFORE entering a roundabout. a) Left Lane ONLY for turning around to go back the way you just came (a U-Turn, usually the 4th exit) b) Left Lan…
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Psychometric Testing
…or (Gelau, Gasser & Seeck, 2012). Hence, psychometric testing can play a vital role! The driver’s attitude and behavior are thus key factors in accident prevention. This is precisely where traffic psychological assessment comes in. By measuring ability and attitudes relevant to road safety, psychological tests help the assessor make a reliable decision about whether a driver is fit to be allowed on the roads.Tests also ensure fairness because…
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Zebra Crossing
Almost 18% of the death toll on our streets originates from ‘running over’ of pedestrians. Zebra crossings are designed to guarantee a safe passage for pedestrians. Be aware that motorists are in the stronger position and that pedestrians are in a very vulnerable position, especially at those zebra crossings without traffic lights! Motorists need to be caring and be extra vigilant when approaching zebra crossings / pedestrian cross…
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Around schools and school buses
Post updated 24-Aug-2024 Unfortunately, we experience a lot of bad behavior around schools when it comes to picking up or dropping kids. Also, we also must display the safest driving behavior when encountering school buses. How to do it right – around schools Be extra alert and careful when you are driving close to schools, kindergartens and universities! We might experience a lot of traffic around schools, especially in the mornings and…
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Truck Trailer Safety
…ing towing capacities. Be aware of the characteristics of the load that is being carried. Livestock will have a tendency to shift during turns while in transport, liquids will slosh if the tank is not full, and high loads may come into contact with power lines or tree branches. Load and unload equipment using a solid loading ramp. Trying to drive onto a trailer or truck from a roadbed is risky and has been a cause of many accidents. Before loadin…
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MMI & Pernod Ricard POS Promotion April 2016 (Campaign)
Pernod Ricard Gulf and MMI will run their 2nd POS promotion linked to ‘Don’t drive under the Influence’ from 3-Apri-2016 to 3-May-2016 in the following MMI outlets: Al Thanya, MOE and SZR. Shoppers are invited to take RSU’s on-line pledge for safe driving http://www.roadsafetyuae.com/no-driving-under-the-influence/ via tablet PCs provided right at the POS, in order to be instantly awarded with co-branded wind scre…
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5th UN Global Road Safety Week – 6 to 12 May 2019 (Campaign)
The UN Road Safety Collaboration is pleased to announce the theme of the 5th UN Global Road Safety Week: “leadership for road safety.” Enlightened leaders are able to provide a vision of what the future might look like and to mobilize action to achieve this. This theme acknowledges that stronger leadership is needed to advance road safety in countries and communities worldwide. It is key to achieving road safety targets, including SDG (UN Susta…
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Securing Loads
…t distribution before starting. Ensure that the cargo is distributed in such a way that the center of gravity of the total cargo lies as close as possible to the longitudinal axis and is kept as low as possible: heavier goods under, lighter goods above. Check the cargo securing regularly, wherever possible, during the journey.The first check should preferably be done after a few kilometers drive at a safe place to stop. In addition the securing s…
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Autonomous Driving Vehicles
…o reduce emissions and improve efficiency. Platooning for instance, which allows trucks to follow one another more closely, reduces the effect of air resistance. This can lead to a 5%-15% reduction in fuel consumption, with a comparable reduction in CO2 emissions. Fewer tailbacks Communication between vehicles can have a positive impact on traffic flows. For example, coordination with respect to braking and accelerating will result in fewer unn…
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Cruise Control
Cruise control is very helpful for drivers who drive long distances. There is very little that can go wrong with the cruise control system. Most faults are cause by either incorrect maintenance or driver error. If there is a system fault the control will not usually switch on. However, there have been a number of cruise control malfunction incidents. What you need to know: Electronic Errors: Brake electronic errors are the most common issue, a…
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About RoadSafetyUAE
…(Corporate Social Responsibility) and the individual traffic participants. Our content backbone are ‘tips&tricks’, which we provide for more than 60 topics of road safety, specifically relevant to the UAE. We communicate our content via media (digital and classical), the communication channels of our CSR-minded corporate supporters, PR and events. RoadSafetyUAE.com is proud to be already supported by more than 30 governmental en…
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SAVING LIVES BODA BODA SAFETY EDUCATION PROJECT
…rs by the moving vehicles.out of this,various accident occur causing loss of lives living families on a stand still as potential family members facing untimely death.Awareness is necessary on good road use in order to protect community lives and create favorable atmosphere for more safety.We intend to initiate this project in order to educate people thus reduce the accident mostly witnessed as people loose parts of their body leading to lameness…
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COVID-19 4x Q’s & A’s with Top Executives (Campaign)
In order to help companies coping with the impact of COVID-19 and to prepare for the future or the ‘new normal’ as it gets referred to, RoadSafetyUAE reached out to a range of Top Executives in our eco-system for their views. This initiative is part of our ‘SHARING is CARING’ series we run during COVID-19. We sincerely want to thank Emirates Airline, Noor Takaful | Ethical Insurance, MiX Telematics, Mercedes-Benz / Daimler Commercia…
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COVID-19 4x Q’s & A’s with Top Executives – MiX Telematics
In order to help companies coping with the impact of COVID-19 and to prepare for the future or the ‘new normal’ as it gets referred to, RoadSafetyUAE reached out to a range of Top Executives in our eco-system for their views. We sincerely want to thank the participating companies and their Top Executives for sharing their valuable views! Brodie von Berg Managing Director, MiX Telematics Middle East and Asia Q: In what ways has your…
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Commercial Land Transport Safety
g of a vehicle. Don’t forget to do your own research. 2) Vehicle overloading is a common issue in the UAE. Remember the vehicle is designed to carry a specific payload of passengers and cargo – consult the manufacturer to understand the limitations of your vehicles. 3) Vehicle maintenance is essential to ensure the vehicle remains safe and reliable. An under-inflated tyre will increase fuel consumption and may fail prematurely causing a l…
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Heavy Vehicles – Repairs in Authorized workshops (Campaign)
…d evaluated and required measures are taken. It is important that the diagnosis in case of a malfunction is carried out properly and the fault codes which are indicated in the vehicles dashboard and the diagnosis computer are understood correctly as a wrong diagnosis can lead to a wrong repair and can influence the vehicles road worthiness. Furthermore the repairs which are not in line with the manufacturers standards might void the vehicles enti…
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COVID-19 4x Q’s & A’s with Top Executives – TomTom
ity decisions. Q: Where do you see your business in 12 months’ time? A: We have full confidence that the structural growth drivers such as connected navigation, road safety, electric vehicles, automated driving and Maps APIs, underpinning TomTom’s long-term strategy remain unchanged. We may of course see changes in the traffic demand patters around the world though it is very difficult to assess how this will play out in the future. Q: What are t…
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Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is the act of driving while engaged in other activities—such as looking after children, texting, talking on the phone or to a passenger, eating, or reading—that take the driver’s attention away from the road. All distractions compromise the safety of the driver, passengers, pedestrians and those in other vehicles. Distracted driving contributes to the main killers on UAE’s roads (sudden lane change, driving too close to the v…
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Abu Dhabi National Hotels Compass – Road Safety Staff Day (Staff Event)
With our CSR-Partner Abu Dhabi National Hotels Compass we organized a staff road safety event on 18-September-2018. The event was supported by Abu Dhabi Police and our CSR-Partners Serco, Al Ghandi Chevrolet and Michelin, as well as by Al Ghazal Transport. The event featured a series of interesting speeches and a live demonstration of Al Ghandi Chevrolet’s ‘Seat Belt Convincer’. Once you witness the impact forces of an 8 km/h…
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SERCO Road Safety Day 2018 (Event)
For the 3rd time in as many years, jointly with our CSR-Partner SERCO, we held the ‘SERCO Road Safety Day 2018′ on 7-October-2018 in Al Ghantoot. We welcomed the usual big group of 100+ delegates. The agenda offered insightful contributions of our CSR-Partners SERCO, RTA, Abu Dhabi National Hotels Compass, MiX Telematics, Osram, WABCO, MAN, Dubai Driving Center. It is of vital importance for the cause of road safety to spread the aw…
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Truck Safety
ition. Conduct a daily vehicle inspection. Plan your trip in advance. Allow sufficient time to reach your destination – do not rush. Fasten your seatbelt (every trip). Alter driving to suit weather conditions. Do not be under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Learn to recognise driving situations that can be hazardous. Utilise the height of your vehicle to see further ahead. Take note of improper driving actions of others and do not repea…
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Mobility Education Summit 2022
Post published 2-N0v-2022 Mobility Education Summit 2022 hosted by Emirates Driving Company, will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 14 – 16 November, in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Police HQ, European Driving Schools Association, Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Integrated Transport Centre. This inaugural event will gather international mobility experts who have a mutual passion for road safe…
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Abu Dhabi Police & MAN & RoadSafetyUAE ‘Truck Safety Walk-Arounds & Seminars’ (Events)
…sts Abu Dhabi Police and the contributions of our CSR partner MAN, who arranged for 2x trucks, an innovative iPad guided walk-around and informative speeches. Abu Dhabi Police opened the seminar part with an intro about their commitment to improving road safety in general and truck and heavy vehicle in particular. RoadSafetyUAE gave a brief background on heavy vehicle safety. MAN spoke about truck safety in detail and with a strong UAE specific t…
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Vehicle Fire
…(except in case of collisions – see below). Most vehicle fires start in the engine compartment. Preventing Vehicle Fires: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE and inspection IS CRUCIAL to prevent vehicle fires!! Watch for fluid leaks under vehicles, cracked or blistered hoses, or wiring that is loose, has exposed metal or has cracked insulation. Avoid throwing cigarette butts anywhere! When driving – Be alert to changes in the way your vehicle soun…
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Abu Dhabi World Road Congress, 6-10 Oct 2019 (Campaign)
The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) won the bid to host the prestigious 26th Congress and taking the current international situation across the globe into account came up with the topic “Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies” to enable multilateral talks as innovative way to establish new ideas towards better understanding not only of road, infrastructure and transport works but also regarding the cultural part that should be implemen…
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Data = the basis of improved road safety
…s manage traffic more efficiently. Let us look at example on how urban transportation planners are using big data to address traffic challenges; Smart Traffic Decision Support The smart-traffic decision support system is born under the institution of big data analytics. It breaks down information into chunks and helps to share this information across multiple systems and departments. The solution collects all forms of traffic information using se…
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18th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition (Event)
…travel demand management, safety of vulnerable road users, and energy-efficient infrastructure, to name a few. A large-scale exhibition running alongside the World Meeting will offer delegates an opportunity to further their understanding of advanced road construction & mobility concepts in an immersive environment. Who Will Attend Highway Agency & Municipal Staff Construction Contractors, Engineers & Managers Design Consultants, En…
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Tiny plates – tiny minds? (Blog)
Just spotted a story in Gulf News which states that Sharjah is to issue the owners of “luxury sports cars” new smaller sized number plates? What’s the rationale behind this? They are less likely or unlikely to be read by speed radars / cameras? How can there be any justification for reducing the ability of the police, motorists or pedestrians from identifying a vehicle that is more likely than other road users to be posing a t…
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Our 10th Anniversary in January 2024
Article posted 26-January-2024 RoadSafetyUAE’s mission is to raise awareness for road safety and for safe & proper conduct on our roads. We cannot do that alone. We want to say a very big ‘THANK YOU’ to our eco-system for all your amazing support and contribution! Over the last 10 years we received overwhelming support from the public sector like MOI, Police, RTA, ITC, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and more. How can one raise…
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Tire Safety
Tire related accidents cause around 5% of the UAE traffic death toll and this is too much! All vehicle tires must be procured, fitted and maintained properly, considering the taxing climate of the UAE. High temperatures can become a serious problem for tires, especially if they are not properly maintained. Incorrect inflation pressures, poor wheel balance and alignment also contribute to a reduction in tire life and safety. Make sure you follow…
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2x Global Webinars with ABB (Staff Event)
…ABB did an amazing job in including some Mentimeter polls. We are grateful for the very nice feedback from the global ABB HSE Team based in Switzerland and the regional Team based here in Dubai. ABB sets a great example of a committed and caring employer and we wish that more companies would follow ABB’s lead ! In Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) we always talk about the ‘Good Citizen’ and also about the ‘Good Employ…
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Arab Transport Development & Integration Conference 2022 (Event)
…e GCC has reached to US$1.14 trillion with roads, highways, and bridges among the highest number of projects. There is a total of 1,309 road projects in the region, the highest number among all infrastructure projects, with a combined value of US$122.6bn. The Arab Transport Development and Integration Conference is a regional gathering of government officials, project owners, contractors, consultants, private investors and solution providers from…
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Staff Road Safety Webinar – with SERCO (Staff Event)
It’s important to invest in our staff even in difficult times. Road traffic is picking up again and employers want to make sure their staff is safe on the roads. Our CSR-Partner SERCO is setting a great example and they invited us to hold our 2nd staff workshop during the COVID-19 period, this time focusing on ‘SPEEDING’. In our 1st joint webinar a few weeks ago we focused on the topic of ‘DISTRACTED DRIVING’. A st…
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Seat Belt Convincer @ dnata (Staff Event)
Post published 21-March-2022 Our CSR-Partner Al Ghandi Auto teamed up with dnata under the leadership of Arabian Adventures for a staff-related road safety initiative utilizing Al Ghandi Auto’s Seat Belt Convincer. If you ever tried it, you would know why it’s called ‘Convincer’. It’s impressive to feel the forces of an 8 km/h impact and the protection the seat belt offers! Leadership for road safety starts at the…
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Jumping the queue
One of the most annoying acts of reckless driving is jumping the queue. It is hard to understand why some of us believe they are above others when it comes to waiting for their turn. It’s an act of misbehavior we can witness literally every single day. Especially when traffic gets dense, immediately those irresponsible drivers mushroom out of nowhere. Based on our observations, in the vast majority of queue jumping incidents, taxis or li…
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Pedestrian Crossings – Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
A pedestrian activated crossing beacon called a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) has been a revolutionary product that is taking North America by storm. The bright LEDs and distinct flash pattern gets drivers to stop for pedestrians like never before. If this technology was implemented at pedestrian crossings with enforcement support it can save lives. This is my recommendation. Here is a video on how they work: http://carmanah.com/traff…
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Video: motorcycle delivery-men – a touching approach! (Campaign)
…that they have a holistic approach for their delivery-men safety in place: proper bikes which are properly maintained; proper protective clothing like helmets, gloves, jackets and trousers; driver education and active driver commitment to road safety, like a safe-driving pledge. As we state in the video, we see this as a great example and would be very happy to see more similar companies to have similar policies in place and to run similar aware…
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Smarter Mobility World (Campaign)
…tor and many more. We are excited to announce our first confirmed speakers who will be part of the conversation in helping shape new policy direction, discover the latest smarter mobility and electric vehicle innovations, and understand the business drivers, barriers and benefits. Don’t miss out on these and many other leading minds: Adam Ridgway, CEO, One Moto, UK Alan Whaley, Chairman, AMENA Auto, UAE Anvita Varshney, Co-Founder, Dubai A…
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Truck Safety Conference 18-April, Dubai (Event)
Our CSR-Partner MAN, Dubai Police and RoadSafetyUAE held a road safety event for commercial vehicles on the 18th of April, showcasing the latest road safety solutions and initiatives to help us prevent accidents on UAE roads. Experts from MAN Truck & Bus Middle Eas t, Dubai Traffic Police, RoadSafetyUAE, our CSR-Partners OSRAM and Michelin, as well as Schmitz Cargobull discussed with the audience how heavy commercial vehicles can contribute…
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COVID-19 Drop in UAE traffic and other key global cities analyzed (PR)
Press Release COVID-19 Measures Dramatically Reduce Road Traffic and Congestion • Globally, movement restrictions prove to be the best measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 • Search for data-points to measure the impact of this never-before global pandemic • Dramatically reduced road traffic gives credit to authorities’ efforts and to compliant motorists • Essential traffic enjoys greatly reduced congestion during their vital services Dubai…
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We endorse the ‘Wings for Life World Run’ (Campaign)
The Wings For Life World Run is a charity run taking place in 40 locations around the globe simultaneously. 100% of the entry fee goes to spinal cord research and not only is the race for a good cause but its quite a fun concept also.. It’s a fun 5k race, a 10k race, it’s a marathon race, it’s whatever distance race you want it to be. What makes the Wings For Life World Run such a fun race is that it is completely different to any you have run…