While the Public Authority for Roads, in cooperation with the Ministerial Committee for Traffic Safety, launched a safety awareness campaign entitled “Safe Vacation” in conjunction with the blessed Eid Al-Fitr holiday. She explained that during holidays, the percentage of accidents increases by about 15% compared to other days of the year.
The authority emphasized the importance of wearing seat belts, whether for the driver or other passengers in the vehicle. She stressed the importance of adhering to the speed limit, in addition to not using mobile phones while driving.
The authority emphasized the importance of placing children's chairs in their designated chairs, as this has a great impact on their safety, especially during accidents, God forbid. The authority also stressed the importance of making sure to check the tires and the rest of the vehicle's tools, with the importance of taking a sufficient amount of sleep before travel. The Roads Authority warned against driving during rain and geographic changes, stressing the importance of having all safety tools in the vehicle.
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