Abu Dhabi Police warn pedestrians: Use designated crossings or face Dh400 fine

The Abu Dhabi Police are cautioning pedestrians to utilize designated crossings, bridges, and tunnels, emphasizing that crossing roads at unauthorized locations poses significant risks to both pedestrians and motorists. The Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate has called upon individuals to adhere to pedestrian traffic signals and utilize designated crossing points instead of crossing roads randomly.

This warning is part of ongoing initiatives to enhance road safety throughout the emirate and mitigate hazards faced by pedestrians, especially in high-traffic areas. #أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي تدعو المشاة إلى الالتزام بالعبور الآمن دعت مديرية المرور والدوريات الأمنية في القيادة العامة لشرطة أبوظبي المشاة إلى الالتزام بالعبور الآمن باستخدام المعابر، والجسور والأنفاق المخصصة للمشاة، والتقيد بإشارات المشاة الضوئية، محذرة من مخاطر العبور العشوائي… pic.twitter.com/tUpa4DmNbq — شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) August 21, 2026

Furthermore, traffic authorities have urged motorists to remain vigilant for pedestrians and to decrease their speed when approaching designated crossings. Drivers are urged to prioritize pedestrians when they are crossing, underscoring that road safety is contingent upon responsible behavior from both motorists and pedestrians.

This awareness campaign is aligned with Abu Dhabi Police’s "Smart Road Security" strategic priority, aimed at bolstering the safety of pedestrians and other road users. According to UAE traffic regulations, pedestrians who disregard traffic signals or cross roads from unmarked areas are subject to a Dh400 fine. The Abu Dhabi Police has consistently cautioned that such crossings can endanger both pedestrians and other road users.