Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into a stationary truck in middle of road in Dubai

The Dubai Police General Command has warned of the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road due to a vehicle breakdown, running out of fuel or getting a flat tyre. It noted that drivers must ensure their vehicles are safe before setting off. The Command also noted that the fine for stopping in the middle of the road is Dhs1,000 and six traffic penalty points, while obstruction of traffic under Article 98 carries a fine of Dhs500.

Brigadier Juma Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Directorate of Traffic, said that stopping in the middle of the road is one of the most dangerous offences, as it can result in serious accidents involving fatalities and serious injuries. He stressed the importance of contacting the police if a vehicle breaks down and cannot be moved, so that the necessary measures can be taken to secure the broken-down vehicle and protect passengers and other road users.

On Wednesday morning, a person was injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a truck on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road towards Sharjah. The truck had suddenly stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical malfunction, which caused the collision. This posed a serious danger to other road users and caused the motorcyclist to collide with the truck from behind. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Brigadier Juma Bin Suwaidan pointed out that experts from the Traffic Accident Investigation Department had inspected the scene of the accident, collecting accurate evidence in order to determine its cause. Meanwhile, traffic patrols organised the flow of traffic, secured the accident site, and facilitated the arrival of rescue vehicles, enabling them to carry out their tasks and take the necessary measures. The teams also worked to move and transport the damaged truck in order to restore normal traffic flow.

The brigadier said that if a vehicle breaks down or is involved in a traffic accident and the driver is unable to move it off the road, they must take preventive measures to avoid further accidents. This includes securing the driver and passengers, placing a warning triangle behind the vehicle at a sufficient distance to alert approaching drivers (if possible), leaving the vehicle completely and moving off the road, and contacting the police.