One person was injured in a collision, prompting police to urge motorists to maintain safe following distances.
Dubai: Dubai Police have reiterated warnings against tailgating after a collision between two trucks on the Global Village–Sharjah road left one person injured and hospitalised.
Authorities said the crash was caused by failure to maintain a safe following distance between vehicles, underscoring one of the leading causes of serious and sometimes fatal road accidents.
Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said the Command and Control Centre received a report of the accident and immediately dispatched specialised teams to the scene.
“Preliminary investigations indicated that the accident occurred due to a driver failing to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, resulting in a collision,” Brig. bin Suwaidan said. The injured person was taken to hospital for treatment.
Traffic accident experts promptly launched an investigation, conducting inspections and collecting technical evidence to establish the exact circumstances of the crash.
Meanwhile, traffic patrols secured the area and managed traffic flow, ensuring the swift arrival of ambulances and emergency response teams. Field crews also worked quickly to remove the damaged trucks and minimise disruption to motorists.
Dubai Police stressed that maintaining a safe following distance is a key aspect of defensive driving, allowing motorists to respond to sudden traffic changes and reducing the risk of collisions.
According to police, accidents caused by tailgating remain among the most common traffic incidents on the roads, with statistics indicating they are a major contributor to serious crashes.
Brig. bin Suwaidan urged drivers to remain alert and exercise caution behind the wheel, noting that compliance with traffic laws protects not only motorists themselves but all road users, while contributing to a safer and more sustainable traffic environment across the emirate.
Dubai Police also reminded motorists that under the Federal Traffic Law, failing to maintain a safe distance attracts a Dh400 fine and four black points.
The force continues to run awareness campaigns, both on the ground and online, targeting different segments of society and highlighting dangerous violations that threaten road safety, including speeding, distracted driving, and tailgating.
