UAE roads record zero deaths on first day of new school year
Abu Dhabi: The UAE recorded zero traffic-related deaths on the first day of the new school year, the Ministry of Interior said, as 385,700 people took part in the “A Day Without Accidents” initiative this year. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Interior through the Federal Traffic Council, encourages motorists to commit to safer driving and follow traffic regulations, particularly…
Abu Dhabi reported zero traffic-related deaths on the first day of the new school year, according to the Ministry of Interior. The city welcomed 385,700 participants in the "A Day Without Accidents" initiative, which aimed to promote safer driving and adherence to traffic regulations. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with the Federal Traffic Council, offered eligible motorists a four-point reduction in traffic black points for signing a pledge and meeting the necessary conditions.
The Federal Traffic Council, chaired by Brigadier Engineer Hussein Ahmed Al Harthy, reviewed traffic fatality indicators across the UAE for 2026 and discussed measures to enhance road safety and response to traffic emergencies. UAE has consistently achieved a 74% reduction in traffic deaths since 2011, with schools in Dubai maintaining zero traffic-related accidents since 2010.
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