Traffic cameras at 40 Abu Dhabi junctions on

Motorists jumping red lights caused 11 per cent of traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of this year, according to latest traffic statistics.

Col Jamal Salem Al Ameri, head of Public Relations at Abu Dhabi Police's Traffic and Patrols Department, said
offenders receive eight black points on their driving record, a Dh800 fine and their vehicles are confiscated for 15 days.

Col Al Ameri reiterated that jumping red lights often resulting in deaths and serious injuries.

Ameri called on motorists to reduce speed near intersections.

State-of-the-art triple-function traffic cameras installed at 40 junctions in Abu Dhabi city have also become operational.

The cameras will help police monitor traffic during an accident thanks to a built-in, high-definition video camera.

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