Abu Dhabi Police urge school-zone caution as term resumes

The authority is calling on drivers to slow down, stay alert, and use designated parking near schools to protect students

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Abu Dhabi Police are urging drivers to reduce speed, stay alert, and avoid illegal parking near schools, framing road safety in school zones as a shared public responsibility. The advisory covers pedestrian crossings, traffic signals, and designated parking compliance.

Key points

  • Abu Dhabi Police urge drivers to slow down near schools
  • Random parking near schools banned and flagged as dangerous
  • Safe driving in school zones called a shared public responsibility

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Abu Dhabi Police have called on drivers to observe safe driving practices around schools, citing risks to student safety from speeding, distraction, and illegal parking.

The authority urged motorists to reduce speed when approaching schools, comply with posted speed limits, and remain attentive at stop signs, traffic signals, and pedestrian crossings. Drivers should be ready to respond to unexpected situations in these areas, police said.

Abu Dhabi Police also called on drivers to use designated parking zones and avoid stopping or parking indiscriminately in front of or near schools, warning that random parking creates traffic obstructions and puts students at risk.

The authority framed safe driving near schools as a shared public responsibility, saying adherence to traffic rules contributes to protecting children and improving road safety for all users.