Abu Dhabi Police stark warning to parents, drivers

Abu Dhabi Police has issued a traffic warning aimed at keeping the younger members of our society across Abu Dhabi safe and sound.

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Children under 10 years old should not be seated in the front passenger seat of vehicles, Abu Dhabi Police (ADP)  have warned.

The ADP department said that drivers should use child seats in order to ensure their safety and protect children from potential traffic accidents.

The Police also urged parents to be aware of the major risks posed by placing children on their laps while driving.

The warnings come as part of ADP’s aim to promote the “culture of traffic” and raise awareness of relevant preventive measures and how to safely seat children in vehicles.

The police also pointed out the importance of seating children under the age of four in appropriate child seats.

According to the traffic law, children under 10 are not allowed to sit in the front seat of vehicles. They should be put in a child seat and restrained by the seatbelt when being seated in the rear of the vehicle. This  law must be followed till the child becomes as tall as 145cm.

“When they reach this height, they should then use seat belts,” ADP added.

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