Abu Dhabi Police has urged motorists to strictly adhere to road safety measures during periods of rainfall and unstable weather conditions expected across the emirate in the coming days emphasizing that driving under such circumstances requires heightened awareness and caution to prevent traffic accidents caused by reduced visibility or slippery road surfaces the authority highlighted the importance of proper preparation before setting out by monitoring official weather updates and staying informed about current conditions to ensure safe decision making when planning any journey.

Authorities explained that ignoring safety instructions during rainy weather can expose drivers to serious risks particularly in areas where water accumulates or valleys experience active water flow as these locations significantly increase the likelihood of losing vehicle control unexpectedly leading to severe accidents that threaten both lives and property therefore motorists were strongly advised to completely avoid such areas and refrain from attempting to cross them under any circumstances regardless of perceived risk levels.

Abu Dhabi Police stressed that compliance with safety guidelines goes beyond avoiding hazardous zones and includes reducing speed maintaining a safe distance between vehicles and using appropriate lighting systems while driving in rainy conditions to ensure visibility for all road users drivers were also encouraged to inspect their vehicles thoroughly especially tires and braking systems before السفر ensuring optimal performance in challenging weather conditions that can directly impact vehicle handling and road safety.

The authority confirmed that entering valleys during water flow is considered a serious traffic violation that is met with strict penalties including a fine of 2000 dirhams along with vehicle impoundment for a period of up to 60 days and the addition of 23 traffic points to the offender’s record this reflects the severity of the violation and its direct impact on public safety highlighting the government’s commitment to enforcing regulations that deter reckless behavior and protect road users.

Abu Dhabi Police concluded by reinforcing the importance of community cooperation and full compliance with official advisories during unstable weather conditions noting that safety is a shared responsibility requiring awareness and discipline from all motorists and road users to safeguard lives and property and to avoid unnecessary risks resulting from negligence or disregard of official warnings.