Abu Dhabi Police Release Video of Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving

Abu Dhabi Police released CCTV footage on Friday documenting two separate traffic collisions caused by sudden road entry and distracted driving. The video, shared as part of the authority’s "Be Road Safe" campaign, serves as a digital enforcement tool to warn motorists against common protocol violations that lead to multi-vehicle pile-ups on the capital’s highways. Sudden Entry and Driver Distraction The first incident occurred when a driver attempted to enter a main road from a side exit without ensuring the lane was clear. The maneuver forced an oncoming vehicle to swerve, leading to a high-speed collision. Police identified "sudden deviation" and the failure to yield right-of-way as the primary causes of the crash. The second accident featured in the footage resulted from distracted driving. A vehicle failed to slow down as traffic ahead came to a halt, rear-ending another car at significant speed. Authorities stated that using mobile phones or being preoccupied while behind the wheel prevents drivers from reacting to emergency stops or changing road conditions. Fines and Penalties Under Abu Dhabi’s traffic laws, sudden swerving or entering a road without ensuring it is clear…