Motorcycle deliveries pose risks in wet conditions; safety awareness campaigns are ongoing.
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged delivery motorcycle riders to suspend riding and delivery services during periods of unstable weather, particularly during rainfall, as part of efforts to enhance road safety and reduce accident risks.
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate emphasised the importance of early warnings and awareness campaigns aimed at protecting delivery riders, noting that their safety remains a priority under the emirate’s smart road safety strategy.
Brigadier Mahmoud Yousef Al Baloushi, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, warned that motorcycles are primarily designed for dry road conditions and can become hazardous during rain due to the increased risk of skidding and significantly longer stopping distances, which can often lead to accidents.
He added that Abu Dhabi Police continue to conduct multilingual awareness workshops in Arabic, English, and Urdu to enhance traffic safety knowledge among delivery riders, as part of ongoing efforts to promote safer driving practices.
Authorities also advised riders to resume driving only once weather conditions improve and to strictly adhere to traffic laws, including keeping safe distances, avoiding mobile phone use while riding, wearing protective gear, maintaining proper motorcycle upkeep and lighting, and steering clear of restricted areas to protect both themselves and other road users.
