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Sohaila Ahmed, Staff Reporter

The Abu Dhabi Police have detained a truck driver for committing three different traffic violations that affected the traffic flow on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road.

The driver was driving recklessly without leaving enough space from other vehicles, besides overtaking vehicles in  direction and not abiding by the traffic signs placed for motorists.

The Abu Dhabi Police’s Traffic and Patrols Directorate urged owners of trucks and heavy vehicles to constantly alert their company drivers about adhering to traffic rules and regulations in order to maintain their safety and the safety of other motorists.

Police also advised truck owners not to allow heavy vehicles on roads during foggy hours, and take all necessary safety precautions to prevent the occurrance of accidents such weather conditions.

In a previous statement made by Abu Dhabi Police, buses and heavy vehicles plying on the roads during fog time will get a fine of Dhs500 and 4 black points.