Daijiworld Media Network - Abu Dhabi (SHP)
Abu Dhabi, Jan 15: The Abu Dhabi Police have announced new ways to catch tailgaters. In a statement issued on Monday, a new system and fixed radars will help in controlling the motorists who fail to leave sufficient space between vehicles. The automated control system will be in effect from January 15, 2020.
Brigadier Mohammed Dhahi Al Humairi, Director of Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Central Operations Sector of Abu Dhabi Police said police will implement an awareness and traffic control campaign, including sending text messages to tailgaters, reminding them of the importance of committing to leaving enough distance between vehicles.
The campaign is intended to control drivers who are tailgating others and capable of causing serious traffic accidents.
The penalty for tailgating is a fine of Dh400 and four black points.