Dubai Police has implemented specialised strategies to improve road safety and reduce traffic accidents across the emirate. These include the joint road safety strategy with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), along with two dedicated strategies focused on cutting accidents and building a safer traffic environment for all.
Smart Systems And Stronger Partnership
According to the authority, the new initiatives include advanced digital systems, strategic partnerships, and awareness campaigns. These plans were reviewed during a visit by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, to the General Department of Traffic as part of the annual inspection programme.
Key Projects To Enhance Traffic Management
Dubai Police is developing several key projects to enhance traffic management and safety. These include a unified smart system to manage traffic violations, the Wasl project that links traffic systems with local partners, a new digital platform for fines, and a driver behaviour monitoring system. Another project, called Area 56, offers a complete digital environment to support traffic operations.
Awareness Efforts
Dubai Police continues to increase patrols and awareness efforts across the city to help reduce accidents. With Dubai’s population reaching around 8.55 million in 2024, daily traffic remains a major challenge.
Last year, 157 people lost their lives in traffic accidents. The main causes included sudden swerving, failing to maintain a safe distance, negligence, stopping in the middle of the road, and running red lights.
Dubai Police has also activated electronic integration with traffic systems in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This has made it easier to exchange information and process traffic violations between the UAE and neighbouring states.
Targeted campaigns increased recorded violations among delivery drivers by 19.4% in 2024, reaching 27,353 offences.
The department addressed challenges linked to the growing number of vehicles, Dubai’s expanding population, and the future introduction of self-driving cars. It also confirmed its readiness to adopt smarter and more proactive solutions that support Dubai Police’s vision for 2033, which aims for zero fatalities on the roads.
Lieutenant General Al Marri praised the achievements of the Traffic Department, noting that Dubai Police remains committed to improving road safety through smart planning, strong partnerships, modern technologies, and continuous awareness campaigns. He also commended the dedication of officers and staff, describing them as the foundation of excellence in traffic policing.