Dubai:The number of road traffic deaths recorded on Dubai roads fell by 62 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2020.

These statistics were revealed during the appraisal meeting of the General Directorate of Traffic at Dubai Police which was conducted by Major General Eng. Mohammad Saif Al Zafeen, Assistant to the commander-in-chief of Dubai Police for Operations Affairs, who praised the efforts exerted by the Directorate in securing the emirate’s roads and ensuring the safety of road users.

The statistics also indicated that Dubai registered a road-traffic mortality rate of 1.8 % deaths per 100,000 populations over the fourth quarter of 2020, thus exceeding the target rate of 2.7 %.

Al Zafeen also praised Dubai Traffic Police for reaching 147,561 road users through the Directorate’s various initiatives launched with the aim of raising the public’s awareness on road safety and local traffic laws and regulations. These campaigns include, but not limited to, the Pedestrians’ Safety, Safe Distance while Driving, Accident-Free Ramadan, Summer without Accidents, and Speed kills.

He also commended the efforts exerted by the Dubai Police Traffic Training Institute in training more than 1069 individuals on traffic safety and control during the same period.