Dubai, November 13 (WAM) - Dubai Police monitored 27,756 traffic violations through its smart traffic system last October as a result of some drivers committing dangerous driving behaviors.

Col. Juma Salem Bin Suidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, explained that the smart traffic system was able to monitor and document these violations with high accuracy, within the framework of Dubai Police's efforts to employ modern technologies and artificial intelligence in enhancing traffic control.

He pointed out that being distracted while driving is a very dangerous behavior which could cause collisions and hit-and-run accidents with serious consequences.

He revealed that Dubai Police is planning to increase the number of smart traffic monitoring devices during the coming period, and expand their spread on internal and external roads, in order to enhance their ability to monitor violations and dangerous behaviors. He also confirmed that road safety is a shared responsibility, and that adhering to the law reflects a driver's awareness and respect for others' lives.