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The rule applies to any driver operating a vehicle on Abu Dhabi roads, whether private, commercial or public‑service, as enforced by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and Abu Dhabi Police.
The campaign is a joint effort by Abu Dhabi Police, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, the Department of Health and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (Abu Dhabi Mobility).
Q: Why is the government imposing these penalties on drivers?
Authorities say every second matters during emergencies; blocking ambulances, fire engines or other responders can delay lifesaving actions and endanger both victims and emergency crews.
Q: What should a driver do when they hear an emergency siren in Abu Dhabi?
Drivers are urged to move aside promptly and safely, treating the siren as a signal that urgent help is on the way and that they must give way without hesitation.
