The Council also aims to reduce traffic accidents and realise the target of national indicators and the Ministry of Interior’s strategic objectives in making roads more secure and to enhance safety and civil protection.
The campaign calls for the use of electric bicycles "scooters" in the paths designated for their practice, with mandatory wearing of helmets, knee bumpers and reflective clothing (phosphorescent), especially while driving at night, and adherence to safety instructions, prevention requirements and regulations for such vehicles in the emirates of the country.
Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zafeen, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations, and Chairman of the Federal Traffic Council, said, ''In our campaigns, we are keen to enhance awareness for all road users, including this category of electric bike users."
He added that in the interest of their safety of people, the ministry send awareness messages through the campaign along with Field work by the police patrols to ensure that the users of these bikes adhere to traffic instructions and laws and respect the road and its users.
Al-Zafin directed electric bike users to follow the guidelines for traffic safety, including wearing a helmet while driving, to avoid crowding and to stop in a way that does not disrupt the road.
He emphasised on them to adhere to the paths of electric bikes.
Al-Zafin also pointed out that the campaign is launched in coordination with traffic and patrol departments in the country, and safety authorities in the public and private sectors, with the aim of reaching the largest segment of society, by broadcasting awareness messages in three different languages, Arabic, English and Urdu (Hindi) through social media, as well as lectures and awareness workshops throughout the country.
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