Dubai Police warns of tailgating dangers after truck collision near Global Village

One person was injured after two trucks collided on the road near Global Village towards Sharjah, with preliminary investigations suggesting the crash was caused by one of the drivers failing to maintain a safe distance. Dubai Police warned motorists about the dangers of tailgating, noting that failing to maintain a safe distance between vehicles can lead to serious and sometimes fatal accidents. Motorists who fail to leave sufficient distance between vehicles face a Dh400 fine and four black points under the UAE's Federal Traffic Law. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said the Command and Control Centre received a report about the collision, and initial investigations found that one of the trucks had been following too closely, resulting in the crash. Traffic accident specialists were dispatched to the scene to conduct inspections and collect technical evidence. Dubai Police stressed that maintaining a safe following distance is a key aspect of defensive driving and helps reduce accidents, injuries and damage to property.