ADP At H.O.G MENA Rally - Yas Island With 600 Bikers

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, represented by the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and the Traffic and Patrols Directorate General, took part in the Harley Davidson 13th MENA Rally at Yas Island. The rally is organized in collaboration with the “Saeed” Society to Reduce Traffic Accidents from 5 to 7 December. More than 600 bikers from the GCC countries and Harley Davidson owners will take part in one of the best rallies of the Middle East.

The three-day rally organized by the (Harley Owners Group®) H.O.G Club-Abu Dhabi featured a motorcycle rally from the Saadiyat Island to Yas Island and then to Sheikh Zayed mosque. The motorcycles’ convoy was led by the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic patrols. The 13th MENA Rally also included awareness-raising programs about bike riding, and motorcycle skills contests. Assistant Salem Al Nahdi from the Public Relations Sections at the Abu Dhabi Traffic Department presented traffic awareness programs through the Traffic Educational Patrol.

Lt. Jamal Salem Al Ameri, Chief of the Public Relations Section at the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate General stressed that this participations is in pursuance of the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s commitment to make roads safer, and its methodology to interact with community members. “The directorate is keen to participate in all community events and cars and motorcycle rallies. This particular rally, being the largest in terms of class and quality, contributes to raise awareness of a large numbers of bikers,” added Al Ameri.

Al Ameri indicated that the directorate has distributed awareness-raising publications about road safety for bikers during the rally. The publications included biking safety tips and security requirements, namely the need to wear a protective helmet to avoid serious injuries. Al Ameri urged the bikers to wear padded riding pants that protect from the motor’s heat. “It is also important to conduct a thorough inspection of the bike, to check engine oil, and the good condition of the front and rear brakes, lights, transmission gearing and tires to avoid malfunctions during use,” indicated Al Ameri.

Captain Abdul Muttalib Ahmed Al Hammadi, Head of Media Studies and Security Coordination Section at the Security Media Department noted that the Falcon bike attracted a significant number of people, as one of the modern tools used by the Abu Dhabi Police to interact with young people. “This public event was instrumental to enhance communication and cohesion with community members, particularly young people, with a view to reinforce community awareness about road safety and safe driving,” pointed out Al Hammadi.

Concluding, Captain Al Hammadi reiterated that this participation underscores the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to interact and communicate with young people, particularly motorcycle enthusiasts from different age groups. It also promotes the concept of public safety, in line with the Abu Dhabi Police’s strategy “road safety is everyone’s responsibility”.

Emirate:  Abu Dhabi

Date: Dec 8, 2013

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