New radars have begun working to detect sudden lane changes or those who do not use the signal. In the future, violators will have to pay a fine of 400 dirhams.
In Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, new radars have begun working to detect a sudden change of lane while driving or not using signals. If caught, a fine of up to 400 dirhams will be imposed. According to Gulf media, traffic authorities in Abu Dhabi have activated radars on various roads, especially on traffic signals to detect a change of lane or a sudden change, Abu Dhabi police have urged drivers to be vigilant at intersections. Follow the lane whether there are traffic signals or not because sudden violation is a major cause of traffic accidents.
The force said it has enabled automatic control to catch drivers who do not follow the mandatory lane at intersections, as such a sudden change of lane is a serious traffic violation and leads to horrific traffic accidents. The penalty for sudden change of lane or non-use of signals is 400 dirhams.
Police had earlier reported that a total of 16,378 drivers in Abu Dhabi in 2021 had been fined for not using signals or turn signals when changing lanes, with police warning that sudden change of lanes is a dangerous behavior. Which compromises the driver's safety and endangers his life and the lives of others.
Authorities also told drivers to be careful when walking on the roads and to avoid things that could distract them or cause them to lose control of their vehicles.
