Sharjah Police enhance smart monitoring measures to tackle jaywalking following 13 road accidents.

Sharjah Police are stepping up patrols and awareness campaigns across various areas to encourage safer road practices and reduce accidents.

Vehicle-pedestrian collisions have become one of the most common major traffic accidents in Sharjah’s Eastern and Central regions, according to authorities. In response, Sharjah Police are stepping up efforts to curb jaywalking and enhance pedestrian safety.

Police statistics revealed that 13 pedestrian run-over accidents were recorded among 60 traffic accidents reported across Sharjah’s Eastern and Central regions during the period. The Eastern Region reported six such incidents, while the Central Region recorded seven.

Brig. Khalid Al Kai, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Sharjah Police, said enhancing pedestrian safety remains a key priority for the force.

“Crossing roads from unauthorised locations puts pedestrians’ lives at risk, especially on roads where vehicles travel at high speeds. We urge pedestrians to use designated crossings and footbridges, while motorists must stay alert and give priority to pedestrians at marked crossings,” he said.

He added that Sharjah Police are stepping up patrols and awareness initiatives across various areas to encourage safer road habits and help reduce accidents.

As part of the campaign, police are taking measures against pedestrians who cross from unsafe locations and motorists who fail to give way at designated crossings. Smart monitoring systems have also been introduced in areas with high pedestrian movement to improve enforcement.

Sharjah Police are also working with relevant authorities to review pedestrian safety measures and evaluate the need for additional crossings and footbridges in locations with heavy pedestrian traffic.

Police data showed that the Eastern Region recorded 26 traffic accidents during the period. The incidents included six pedestrian run-over accidents, along with crashes involving fixed objects, vehicle rollovers and side-impact collisions.

The Central Region recorded 34 traffic accidents, including seven pedestrian run-over cases. Collisions involving stray animals accounted for six incidents, while rear-end crashes and multi-vehicle collisions were among the other major accidents reported.

Police noted that many accidents recorded during the first quarter of the year were linked to challenging weather conditions, including fog and poor visibility.

Authorities urged pedestrians to use designated crossing points and advised motorists to follow speed limits and remain cautious, particularly in residential areas and near pedestrian crossings.