17% of motorists ignore school bus “stop” signs

A poll conducted by Abu Dhabi Police reveals dangerous motorists’ behavior that poses a substantial threat to students’ safety.

It showed that 17% of motorists did not halt when they see a school bus open its red “stop” sign.

Brigadier Muhammad Ali Al Muhairi, director of the security media department, in the driving affairs sector, said ignoring the ‘stop’ signs on school buses by some drivers is very reckless behavior and puts the lives of students at risk.

He added, “I urge motorists to adhere to the traffic rules related to school buses so as to protect the lives of students”.

Motorists who ignore the ‘stop’ signs on school buses are fined AED 1000 fine and 10 black traffic points.