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Abu Dhabi Police has issued a firm directive urging all motorists to strictly comply with traffic rules related to school buses, emphasizing the need for a complete stop whenever the side “Stop” arm is extended, in both directions, as students return to in-person classes starting Monday, marking a heightened focus on road safety during peak school hours.

Authorities clarified that this measure is mandatory and designed to ensure maximum protection for students while boarding and exiting school buses, highlighting that ignoring the stop signal is considered a high-risk violation that could lead to severe accidents, and stressing the importance of maintaining a minimum distance of five meters from the stopped bus.

The police further noted that adherence to these rules is a critical component of the broader traffic safety framework in the UAE, especially during busy morning and afternoon periods when school transportation activity intensifies, requiring drivers to remain fully alert and responsive to avoid endangering young passengers.

As part of strict enforcement measures, Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that violators who fail to stop at the bus stop signal will face a fine of AED 1,000 along with 10 traffic black points, reinforcing the government’s zero-tolerance approach toward reckless driving behaviors that compromise student safety.

In conclusion, officials reiterated that student safety remains a top priority, calling on drivers and parents alike to cooperate fully with traffic regulations to ensure a secure and smooth start to the academic term, while strengthening overall road safety standards across the emirate.