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Stop for school buses or face fines: police issue safety reminder

Sunday, 1 January 2023 14:06

By ARN News Staff

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With the new school term starting on Monday, January 2, Abu Dhabi Police have issued a reminder for motorists about school bus safety.

A video posted on Twitter by the police department outlines the fines applicable for those who fail to wait when a school bus pulls out the 'stop' sign.

Drivers can be fined up to AED 1000 for not stopping. The penalties applies to vehicles on either side of the bus.

#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي تدعو السائقين للوقوف عند فتح ذراع قف الجانبية للحافلات لضمان عبور الطلبة بسلامة وأمان .

التفاصيل:https://t.co/B0WPB6AXnK #التوعية_المرورية_الرقمية #العودة_للمدارس #ذراع_قف pic.twitter.com/g33dL4ZOsM
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) January 1, 2023

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