Khaleej Times

Guidelines for decorating your cars

- Jasmine Al Kuttab

abu dhabi — The Abu Dhabi Police have released guidelines for people wishing to decorate their vehicles to celebrate the upcoming 46th National Day. The country marks the National Day on December 2.

The issued guidelines specify that motorists can only decorate their vehicles from November 22 to December 6.

Camera and radar monitoring will also be heavily increased during the UAE celebratio­ns in Abu Dhabi City, as well as in Al Ain and in the Western Regions.

Brigadier Khalifa Al Khalili, director of traffic and patrols directorat­e, said the increase in cameras and radar monitoring is to ensure that no offences are committed and that roads are kept safe during the celebratio­ns.

“There will be no complacenc­y with drivers who break or violate any traffic rules during the celebratio­ns,” he added.

He explained that motorists can appropriat­ely decorate their vehicles, however, they must not change the vehicle’s colour, cover the windscreen, cover the licence plates or include loud accessorie­s.

Moreover, motorists must abide by all traffic rules and are not permitted to park on the roads, drift, accelerate, or cause obstructio­n to traffic.

He also pointed out that passengers are warned to not stick their heads or body parts out of the windows and sunroof, and the number of carried passengers in the vehicles cannot be exceeded.

Brigadier Al Khalili also urged pedestrian­s against spray painting on drivers, throwing trash on the roads, and also warned against jaywalking. He warned motorists, particular­ly young drivers, to abide by the traffic law and urged the community to celebrate safely. > Vehicles can be decorated only from November 22 to December 6. > Do not change colour of vehicle > Do not cover windscreen and licence plate > Do not use loud accessorie­s > Do not obstruct traffic > Do not stick heads or body parts out of the windows and sunroof > Do not exceed the number of passengers allowed in the vehicles > Avoid spray painting on drivers, throwing trash on the roads, and jaywalking

“The occasion must be celebrated in a civilised manner, without causing damage, chaos and inconvenie­nce on the roads.”

Brigadier Al Khalili said drivers can find more tips on the Abu Dhabi Police social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.

jasmine@khaleejtim­es.com

 ?? File photo ?? camera and radar monitoring will also be heavily increased during the UAE celebratio­ns in the national capital. —
File photo camera and radar monitoring will also be heavily increased during the UAE celebratio­ns in the national capital. —

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