Public Relations Branch at the Al Ain Traffic and Patrols Section has enhanced its awareness programs as part of the campaign “let us protect our youngsters from accidents” which aims at raising the level of traffic safety among students during the new school season at the city of Al Ain.
As many as 34 awareness lectures have been implemented during last September and around 1080 drivers and school bus attendants have benefited from them, said acting head of public relations, First Lit Hamdan Hassan bin Dhiban.
These lectures have focused on safe driving methods of school buses as well as on training students on proper boarding and leaving off school buses.
Dhiban affirmed that a comprehensive awareness plan on providing safety for students during the new school season has been conducted through promoting partnership with the Al Ain Educational Zone.
The plan included distribution of awareness publications at different schools in Al Ain, discussions on all problems facing students, and preparation of lectures and contests.
He referred to the attention the public relations branch is showing to raise traffic culture among motorists to slow down , avoid traffic delays, and use of horns near schools , to provide safety and appropriate learning atmosphere for the students.
