{
  "id": 578290,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi Police urge truck drivers to follow safety rules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/abu-dhabi-police-urge-truck-drivers-to-follow-safety-rules",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T15:37:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-police-urge-truck-drivers-to-follow-safety-rules-1.500637639"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi Police have called upon truck and heavy vehicle drivers to strictly adhere to traffic laws and safety guidelines in a bid to minimize accidents and improve road safety through their Smart Road Safety initiative. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate has urged drivers to ensure their vehicles are in optimal condition by conducting regular inspections and maintenance, such as checking tyre tread and pressure, inspecting spare tyres, testing brakes, monitoring oil levels, and confirming that lighting systems and other crucial components are functioning properly.\n\nAdditionally, the police have emphasized the importance of respecting posted speed limits, maintaining safe distances from other vehicles, and refraining from abrupt lane changes, especially in congested traffic. Drivers are advised to ensure clear lanes before altering direction and to avoid stopping on the hard shoulder unless permitted by traffic regulations, opting instead for designated safe parking areas when possible.\n\nThe authorities have also cautioned against placing advertisements or stickers on trucks without proper authorization and stressed the necessity of displaying mandatory reflective and warning markings on heavy vehicles to enhance visibility during nighttime and adverse weather conditions. Truck drivers transporting hazardous materials are reminded to comply with all applicable regulations and display the appropriate warning signs corresponding to the nature of their cargo.\n\nMoreover, Abu Dhabi Police have urged heavy vehicle drivers to follow restrictions regarding truck movements during fog and other low-visibility conditions, and to comply with temporary bans on heavy vehicles imposed by authorities. They have also reminded drivers to use vehicle lighting correctly, avoiding the activation of hazard warning lights while the vehicle is in motion, except when permitted by law, as misuse can lead to confusion among other road users and complicate the determination of a vehicle's intended direction.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged truck and heavy vehicle drivers to comply with traffic laws and safety requirements, stressing the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and responsible driving to reduce accidents and enhance road safety under its Smart Road Safety strategy. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate called on drivers to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy by carrying out…",
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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."
}