Tailgating is one of the biggest causes of accidents in the UAE and this is the reason authorities in Sharjah are going hard against tailgaters inflicting them with a fine of Dh400 and four black points.
Sharjah Police is currently running an awareness campaign warning drivers of the consequences of tailgating. They are urging to keep a safe distance of 56 meters at a speed of 100 km/h.
As per a report by Abu Dhabi Police, in the first quarter of last year, they recorded 13% road accidents due to tailgating, some of which were lethal.
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According to Road Safety UAE, motorists tailgate for a few reasons. They do it when they find a slow vehicle in front of them, they are running late, or when they have no idea of tailgating.
Thomas Edelmann, managing director of Road Safety UAE, said: “The majority of UAE motorists recognize the dangers of tail-gating, however only 59 percent never tailgate. Tailgaters blame slower vehicles in front, or their own ‘running late’ for their offensive behavior.”
Keep a safe distance and stay safe on the road!