The installation of dozens of new radars, the increase in fines and the conduct of information campaigns had a significant impact on reducing the number of accidents on Dubai's roads in 2009. However, they remain one of the most dangerous in the world. In the first half of this year, 1914 traffic accidents were registered on the roads of Dubai, which is 18% lower than the previous year, statistics released by the police of the emirate indicate.
According to the Director of the Department of Traffic of the Dubai Police, the General Police of Dubai, Muhammad Safe Al-Zafin, 120 people were killed in traffic accidents from January to June this year. Last year, the mortality rate was 146 people for six months. The largest number of accidents occurred due to non-compliance with the safe distance between cars (304 accidents). Due to ignoring the situation on the road, 302 drivers got into the accident, and an unexpected change in the trajectory led to 207 accidents. Exceeding the maximum speed limit caused 65 accidents in which 13 people died. Also 13 people lost their lives as a result of gross violation of discipline on the road. Because of travel to the "red" killed 8 people. A similar number of people were victims of drunk driving.
The Emirates Road federal highway continues to occupy first place in the emirate in the number of accidents. The largest number of deaths recorded on the highway to them. Sheikh Zayed. Also dangerous is the Dubai Ring Road, Al-Hale Highway, and the highway connecting Dubai to Al Ain City.
