Safety is of paramount importance when it comes to the
presence and behaviour of lorries on our highways (Set maximum driving hours
for truck drivers, UAE transport companies told,February 3).
It is important for drivers of heavy vehicles to have
periodic training about maintaining safety and discipline on the road.
It is essential for logistics controllers to allow
sufficient time for vehicles to complete a journey, taking into account all anticipated
traffic delays on the route.
It is also very important for other road users to report any
rash driving involving heavy vehicles.
All large vehicles should be required to display a reachable
contact number for other motorists to contact if they see poor driving,
speeding or a faulty vehicle.
This should also be the case for lorries coming into the UAE
from other countries. Often their number plates are hidden behind a road permit
board.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
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