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17,467 tickets issued forusing phones while driving Staff Reporter / 4 September 2013 The Abu Dhabi Police Directorate of Traffic and Patrols issued 17,467 tickets during the first seven months of the year against motorists who were caught using their mobile phones while at the wheel. The directorate called upon motorists to avoid using mobile phones while driving, warning them of the risks of speaking on their mobiles as well as, reading and writing text messages, as it could lead to serious traffic accidents due to a motorists lack of concentration. Manager of the Serious Accidents Investigation Branch at the Directorate Major Abdullah Al Suwaidi, said committing such a violation also inhibits proper physical control of the vehicle’s steering as the motorist is preoccupied with holding his/her mobile device to identify the caller or to communicate with others. Maj Al Suwaidi urged drivers to avoid this bad habit so as to ensure their safety and to not disrupt traffic and cause traffic congestion. Moreover, he called on them to consider that their life is more precious than the time wasted by answering a phone call, particularly since traffic accidents occur in less than a second. He also stressed that the directorate has tightened traffic control on internal and external roads for drivers who are caught using mobile phones while driving. Violators will face a fine of Dh200 and four black points on their traffic record. news@khaleejtimes.com Taylor Scott International
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