Crowding accident sites hampers the work of rescue teams.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil General Directorate have warned the public of the dangers of gathering at scenes of traffic accidents and fires. Such uncivilised behaviour poses a threat to their lives, obstructs the efforts of competent teams, and distracts them from performing their basic tasks, in addition to obstructing the arrival of police,  Civil Defence, ambulance and rescue vehicles to the scenes.

The police reiterated the firm implementation of the Article No.74 of the Federal Traffic Law, which stipulates imposing a fine of Dhs1,000 for obstructing traffic through gathering during accidents.

Early this year, the Abu Dhabi Police have booked and referred 1,688 gathering violations to the Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution for violating COVID-19 guidelines on gatherings, issued by the Attorney General, and urged all community members to comply with health precautionary measures.

The Police booked 47 violators for hosting gatherings, 1,641 for attending these celebrations and 11 for holding wedding parties that violated the precautionary measures.

The Police and the Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution have also urged community members to adhere to precautionary measures as part of the government efforts to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.