The Dubai Police has initiated the “Child Seat… Safety and Serenity” campaign, a crucial effort to safeguard children on the roads. The campaign’s primary objective is to raise awareness among parents about the importance of using child seats in vehicles, with the aim of reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities among young passengers.

Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, the Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, underscored the paramount importance of children’s safety. He urged parents to prioritize the well-being of their little ones by ensuring the use of child seats in the backseats of their vehicles.

Al Mazroui emphasized that allowing a child under the age of ten or shorter than 145 cm to sit in the front seat is not only a hazardous practice but also against traffic laws, leading to a fine of 400 dirhams.

The statistics paint a sobering picture. Over the past ten months, Dubai’s General Department of Traffic has documented 47 accidents, resulting in the tragic deaths of two children and various injuries to 45 others.

These injuries ranged from serious cases to minor ones, but all could have been mitigated or prevented with the use of proper child seats.

In an effort to address this issue, the Dubai Police plans to disseminate information and promote the correct usage of child seats, ensuring the safety of all passengers in vehicles. This campaign will educate parents on selecting the right type of seat for their child’s age and the proper installation method.

In an admirable show of support, campaign partners, including Audi and Noon, are providing child seats and incentives to bolster the initiative. The Dubai Police also intends to distribute free child seats to parents in various regions of the emirate as part of this campaign.

Ultimately, the “Child Seat: Safety and Serenity” campaign is a vital step towards protecting the youngest members of our community. By creating awareness, enforcing child seat regulations, and providing practical support, Dubai is taking significant strides in enhancing road safety and safeguarding the lives of its children.

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