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A technique to teach new drivers an additional lesson about reporting minor traffic incidents on the police app has been discussed by authorities in Dubai. The Dubai Police's mobile app has an accident reporting option that eliminates the need for a patrol to visit the site and evaluate the damage. They decided at a meeting between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police to discuss traffic safety and measures to improve it.

Before we go ahead and tell you in detail, let us also share with you that every vehicle on the road needs motor insurance online. We suggest that having car insurance in Dubai provides you with assurance and financial security in the context of an accident and offers relief against third-party liability claims.

The drivers are expected to move the car off the road to the shoulder area if any minor accident happens. Click on the "simple accident report" feature in the Dubai Police app. There’s an option to upload images of the damage to the vehicle and its license number and request a report be forwarded to the relevant insurance companies for claims. Top police and RTA officials spoke about how this will reduce traffic congestion and save valuable time for drivers.

Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the RTA Board of Executive Directors, and Lieutenant-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, commander-in-chief of the Dubai Police, explained about stepping up cooperative efforts to enhance road safety and security.

During the first nine months of 2022, the two organizations jointly seized 2,550 bicycles that ignored traffic laws. The number of people using e-scooters and bikes dramatically increased as a result of Dubai's "bicycle-friendly city project." The total length of dedicated tracks is expected to reach 390 km shortly. The RTA has stated that in 2023, the bikes will be operable in 11 districts.

Here are the new areas:

Al Tawar 1

Al Tawar 2

Umm Suqeim 3

Al Garhoud

Muhaisnah 3

Umm Hurair 1

Al Safa 2

Al Barsha South 2

Al Barsha 3

Al Quoz 4

Nad Al Sheba 1