{
  "id": 4663996,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists to follow rules around school buses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/abu-dhabi-police-warn-motorists-to-follow-rules-around-school-buses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:37:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/31/uae-school-bus-rules-drivers-parents-students-staff/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As UAE students return to school this year, Abu Dhabi Police are emphasizing the importance of motorists adhering to school bus rules. Brig Gen Suhail Siyah Al Mazrouei, director of Traffic and Security Patrols, urged drivers to be extra vigilant near schools and bus stops, reduce speeds, and follow traffic signs. The fine for failing to stop for a school bus on activation is Dh1,000 and 10 black points.\n\nMotorists must come to a complete stop when a school bus displays its side \"stop\" sign or flashing lights, maintain a distance of at least five metres, and never overtake a bus loading or unloading students. Speed limits are lower in school areas, and drivers should remain cautious, even on seemingly empty roads. Peak times for school bus activity are early mornings and afternoons, between 7am-8am and 1pm-3pm.\n\nStudents and parents must arrive early, wait at a safe distance from the curb, and only cross when signaled by the driver or attendant. Bus drivers and attendants must follow speed limits, conduct regular safety training, perform headcounts, and ensure the bus is in proper working order before each trip. Buses must be yellow with \"School Bus\" in English and Arabic, have an attendant, air conditioning, emergency exits, and GPS. Operators must maintain cleanliness, fire safety, and place fire extinguishers as required.",
  "summary": "With thousands of students across the UAE getting back on school buses this week as the new academic year begins, Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh reminder to motorists to follow school bus rules to keep children safe. Pupils' safety is a shared responsibility that requires the integration of roles among the family, school, and road users, said Brig Gen Suhail Siyah Al Mazrouei, Director of…",
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    "Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists to follow school bus rules.",
    "Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing lights or stop signs.",
    "Fines and penalties for violating school bus traffic laws."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists to follow rules around school buses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/abu-dhabi-police-warn-motorists-to-follow-rules-around-school-buses-4664524",
        "published": "2026-08-31T15:37:52.000Z"
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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."
}