{
  "id": 4385509,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi Police warns: Dh1,000 fine for passing stopped school buses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/abu-dhabi-police-warns-dh1-000-fine-for-passing-stopped-school-buses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:42:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/abu-dhabi-police-warns-dh1000-fine-for-passing-stopped-school-buses-1.500657042"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi Police has issued a stern warning to motorists about the consequences of failing to stop for stopped school buses. Under the emirate's traffic rules, drivers must come to a complete stop and remain at least five metres away from the bus when children are boarding or exiting. Breaking this rule results in a hefty Dh1,000 fine and 10 points on the driver's license. Police are emphasizing the importance of adhering to these traffic regulations, especially during peak school hours when traffic congestion around schools and bus stops increases significantly. The five-metre distance is crucial to ensure the safety and visibility of children as they cross the road. With schools resuming and thousands of buses hitting the roads again, Abu Dhabi Police are urging drivers to prioritize pupil safety by remaining vigilant and following traffic rules around schools and buses.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists to come to a complete stop when a school bus extends its side-mounted “Stop” arm, with drivers required to remain at least five metres from the bus while children are boarding or getting off. Failing to stop carries a Dh1,000 fine and 10 traffic points, police said, reiterating traffic rules designed to protect pupils crossing roads around school…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi readies 10,000 school buses for more than 279,000 pupils",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/abu-dhabi-readies-10-000-school-buses-for-more-than-279-000-pupils",
        "published": "2026-08-30T08:24:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}