MOI Rolls Out "Accident-Free Day" Campaign Ahead of School Year
The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Federal Traffic Council and the General Command of Police, is launching a national awareness campaign titled "Accident-Free Day" on August 26.
This initiative, coinciding with the start of the new school year, aims to ensure the first day of school is free from traffic accidents. The Ministry urges drivers and parents to adhere to traffic laws, especially on the first day of school. To encourage participation, those who commit to the "Accident-Free Day" campaign can benefit from a reduction of four black traffic points.
To qualify for this discount, participants must sign the initiative's pledge, available at this link: (https://portal.moi.gov.ae/eservices/direct?scode=716 c=2) and in the Ministry of Interior's social media bio (MOIUAE), and must refrain from any traffic violations or accidents on the designated day. The discount will be applied two weeks after August 26, as an incentive to promote adherence to traffic safety year-round.
Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Chairman of the Federal Traffic Council, explained that the "Accident-Free Day" campaign is part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to enhance traffic safety and align with the UAE government's vision for road safety.
He emphasized that the campaign aims to foster a culture of responsible driving by educating drivers on vehicle safety, adhering to speed limits near schools, avoiding distractions such as mobile phones, following traffic lanes, maintaining safe distances, prioritizing pedestrians, and giving precedence to emergency vehicles. This collective effort is essential for creating a traffic environment free from accidents.