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Abu Dhabi’s ITC has declared a new set of traffic rules in the UAE, which were indicated by announcements made by the media in September. This guarantees that the most noteworthy security guidelines will be appropriate in Abu Dhabi from October 1, 2020 trailed by Al Ain and Al Dhafra till the start of 2021.

There are certain preset terms that are required to acquire regarding the traffic license from ITC before making any attempt on any development work that might bring new insights or influence healthy street rules. A new set of punishments will be given in case of violations of the rules. The following punishments will be given:

- If there is construction work taking place without the use of proper concrete barriers or plastic barriers with sand or water.

- In case of wrongfully parking vehicles near any construction project that obstruct traffic safety

- If the safety rules regarding safe pedestrian or cycling paths are violated

- If there is no safety official assigned to a work site.

The aforementioned list of traffic permits can be obtained from the following website: www.itc.gov.ae

Any such violation to the rules might result in disallowing a permit for implementation of temporary entrance/ exit for a temporary site or failure. This also will be responsible for those who try to waste the not eliminating the signs or gear or waste from the option to proceed after the work is done and if no security official is accessible in the work site. Just in the event of crisis, construction work is allowed to be executed before giving the license as long as ITC was educated preceding the usage. Also, there should be a permit which should be submitted inside 24 hours after the execution. As per the guidelines, the one who violates these regulations will bear full duty of fixing any harm caused to the streets, administration lines, the operational gear or developments situated justified of way like street lighting, traffic signs and so forth.

ITC gave the usage rules of the Traffic Detour Executive Regulations to address every related strategy, methodology and required practices that ought to be followed to guarantee the security of general society during the execution of development work.

ITC issues new indirect route allows in the wake of getting the endorsements and no complaint letters from concerned substances as per the rules and guidelines continued in this field in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Inability to follow these necessities is an unlawful activity and could influence the security of general society.

Starting on September 1, 2020, there was an awareness campaign that was set for targeted contractors and consultants in order to educate them about the regulations related to various procedures and policies accordingly. There were also field visits that were conducted in detour areas ensuring that the implementation of construction work goes accordance with the approved practices.