Wednesday 14 April 2010
A campaign to check tires safety in Abu Dhabi
ADP Traffic and patrols Department organized in collaboration with Al Masoud Tire Company a three-day campaign to check tires safety in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and to direct drivers to replace them if they are worn out.
1st Lt. Hamdan Hassan Theiban from Media and Public Relations Section at the Department said "The campaign which was organized within the framework of awareness campaign parallel to the 26th GCC Traffic Week under the slogan 'Beware Others' Mistakes', was intended to raise motorists awareness of risks of using worn out and expired tires, and to curb accidents resulting from tire bursts".
"The first quarter of the current year witnessed 13 accidents due to use of faulty tires. 7 persons died and 2 severely injured in these accidents", he added.
Lt. Hamid Al Blushi, from Media and Public Relations Section at the Directorate said "The three-day campaign was supported by tire experts from Al Masoud Tire Company who carried out tire checks. 1,000 drivers had their vehicles' tire checked="checked", tear and wear, air pressure and expiry dates, during the campaign".
Awareness publications were distributed to drivers in addition to advices, especially the summer season is approaching.
