The sessions also highlighted the increasing use of electric scooters in residential neighbourhoods.
The Abu Dhabi Police have launched a comprehensive series of road safety lectures across schools in the emirate to promote safe transport habits as students return for the new academic term.
The “Back to School” initiative, led by the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, aims to reduce accidents and manage the rise in road congestion typically seen during morning and afternoon school runs. Officers visiting schools stressed that early education in traffic awareness is a “fundamental pillar” of the UAE’s broader “Smart Road Security” strategy.
The sessions placed strong emphasis on bus safety. Police officers conducted practical demonstrations on vehicle safety, highlighting the correct use of seat belts and the importance of staying seated while a vehicle is in motion.
Special focus was also given to the “danger zones” around school buses, with students trained on safe boarding and alighting procedures to avoid blind spots and reduce the risk of accidents.
The Directorate said the expansion of these programmes is a direct response to increased traffic density around school zones, underscoring the need for greater responsibility from all road users to protect lives and reduce preventable accidents.
The sessions also addressed the rising use of electric scooters among young people in residential areas. Students were informed about mandatory safety gear, the need to use designated cycling paths, and the risks of riding at high speeds or in crowded pedestrian zones.
Officials said the campaign is designed to build a sense of personal responsibility from an early age. In addition to vehicle safety, the programme also covered pedestrian rules, stressing the importance of using designated crossings and avoiding distractions near roadways.
To reinforce the message, Abu Dhabi Police distributed awareness-themed gifts to students at the end of the sessions. The initiative aims to promote safe traffic behaviour as part of daily habits rather than a one-off lesson.
The outreach is part of a broader effort by the department to increase patrols around school zones and ensure motorists comply with stop-sign rules on school buses as the academic year gets fully underway.
