Dubai Police has renewed its warning on distracted driving after a four-vehicle collision on Dubai–Al Ain Road, with preliminary investigations pointing to a driver using their phone as the cause of the crash. Two people sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic, said phone use while driving directly impairs a driver’s ability to react to emergency situations. A few seconds of mobile phone distraction may be enough to cause a serious accident, he said, calling on all road users to comply with traffic regulations and cooperate in promoting road safety.
Brigadier bin Suwaidan urged drivers to avoid making calls, reading messages, or browsing applications while behind the wheel, and to refrain from other distracting behaviours such as eating or handling devices.
He also advised watching vehicle and pedestrian movement, maintaining safe following distances, and stopping in a safe location if a call or message needs attention.
Dubai Police said it would continue awareness campaigns aimed at reducing accident-causing behaviours on the emirate’s roads.
