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UAE: 7 rules motorcyclists should follow to stay safe

Ministry of Interior launces campaign for 2024, to raise awareness among riders

Published: January 09, 2024 19:08 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Motorcycle riders can stay safe on UAE roads and also keep roads safe, by following some basic best practices. On Monday, January 8, the UAE’s Ministry of Interior, through the Federal Traffic Council, launched a traffic campaign for riders of motorcycles, electric scooters and bicycles. — Image Credit: Mansoor A/Pexels

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The campaign offers guidelines that riders of two-wheeled vehicles should follow. In the first post on its official social media channels, Ministry of Interior provided seven basic guidelines that riders should follow. — Here are the details. Image Credit: Djordje Petrovic/Pexels

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1. Wear a helmet The Federal Traffic Law stipulates a fine of Dh500 and four black points in case a driver is not wearing a helmet when driving a motorcycle. — Image Credit: MIXU/Pexels

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2. Wear a safety vest Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) motorcycle handbook for learners highlights the importance of the concept ‘Be seen to be safe’. “Wearing brightly coloured or reflective helmets and clothing helps other drivers see you,” it states. — Yellow, orange and red are colours which stand out against most backgrounds, the RTA handbook states, adding that teflective tape on your clothing or your bike works well at night, and a reflective vest is more noticeable to drivers behind you than a tail light. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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3. Ensure that front and rear lights are in good working order. 4. Refrain from overtaking on the right lane. 5. Ensure that tyre and brake are in good working order. — According to the RTA handbook, the front and rear brakes should each stop the bike when fully applied, separately. When it comes to tyres, always check the tyre pressure and tread depth and make sure that the tyre tread is free of cuts, nails or cracks. Image Credit: FlorS Q/Pexels

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6. Maintain an adequate safety distance. In August last year, Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Authority (ITC) issued a reminder for motorists to maintain a sufficient safe distance between them and the vehicle ahead. A good guide to follow is the three-second rule or the three-second gap. — Determining the three-second gap is relatively easy: Motorists are advised to select a fixed object on the road ahead such as a signpost or a tree. It is the minimum amount of space or gap a biker or motorist should leave in front of him. The three-second rule means that increasing the distance between you and the vehicle ahead can help give you the time you need to recognise a hazard and respond safely. Image Credit: Supplied

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7. Observe posted speed limits. In October last year, Dubai Police said that it had taken legal action against a driver for recklessly speeding. The rider was also fined Dh50,000 and his two-wheeler was confiscated. — Image Credit: Abu Dhabi Police

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