The 40th anniversary of it's founding is reason for any country to celebrate. Flags, parties, fireworks... And in Dubai it all happens in the middle of the road. Dubai traffic police is trying to reign things in this year, so the following advice appeared in Gulf News.
- Follow traffic rules.
- Don't stick posters on car windows that block the view.
- Don't stick your head out of windows or dance on the bonnets of you car as this could lead to accidents.
- Do not carry more than the number of people usually allowed in a vehicle.
- Motorists are strongly urged not to change the colours of their vehicles or tint the windshield beyond the accepted limit.
- Don't create chaos on the streets.
- Car number plates should not be concealed with decorations and or be spray-painted over.
- Motorists should not blow their horns continuously or add devices that increase noise.
- Stopping the vehicle in the middle of the road to talk to others creates traffic jams and should be avoided.
- Don't blockade the road with spontaneous parades or celebrations.
Reading this on the plane made me think that Dubai traffic police may be a little over cautious and pessimistic regarding people's traffic sense, but judging by the behavious I saw on the road this weekend I am glad that they are on the ball.
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