RESIDENTS BELT IN THOUGHTS ON NEW RULE
Amit Singh, Indian I am in favour of this life saving initiative. I wish my home country of India would also implement such a rule. Slowly, they will realise that it’s for the safety of kids as well as the whole family.” Rupal Panjani, Indian “I am totally for this new rule and wish this could be made compulsory in India as well. Of late, a few cities have made seat belts a must, and we end up taking life for granted, which is sad.” Rawan Al Hussain, Palestinian “It is the best rule created for child safety. Seatbelts save lives and in the case of major impact accidents, passengers in the back seat can often be thrown out of the car if seatbelts are not worn.” Ahmed Lasheen, Egyptian “I think this is a really positive amendment to the federal traffic law here. You’re protecting yourself and other people. This will for sure improve discipline levels on the road.” Ayman Ali, Egyptian “We’re completely careless with our own safety in vehicles in the Middle East. People tend to think that only drivers should wear seatbelts since they are most at risk, but actually, everyone is equally at risk.” Jeff Price, British “I’m totally for it and support it 100 per cent. We have always implemented it and for those who don’t agree with it, they need to realise it is for the safety of their children and others.” Zeyna Sanjania, British “It’s shocking for me to see kids in the front seat, sitting on their mothers’ laps, but it happens here. However, I hope the severe fine and points system are a good initiative to change this mindset.” Abdul Sharief “Seatbelts for all members of a big family is not practical. It is a cultural habit, and children who are not trained to sit in a seat or wear a seatbelt will find it difficult to adjust.” “I am all for the seatbelt rule, but the violation penalty of Dh400 for failing to wear a seatbelt is “far too hefty”. It will take time to get used to it.”