Muscat: Royal Oman Police (ROP) has urged all motorists to follow traffic rules and exercise caution while driving during National Day holidays.
The Ministry of Health also urged citizens and residents to exercise caution and care when driving, especially over long distances, and to follow the traffic instructions issued by the competent authorities.
Two citizens were killed and 22 people sustained moderate to minor injuries in a traffic accident involving seven vehicles on Thursday morning on the road linking Ibra and Al Mudhaibi, according to the Directorate General of Traffic.
According to the Ministry of Health, critical cases were transferred to nearby hospitals such as Nizwa, Sur, Khoula, and the University Medical City, whenever necessary.
Royal Oman Police (ROP) has an extensive social media campaign to raise awareness of traffic rules and educate the public, especially those traveling to Salalah and other parts of the Sultanate of Oman for their vacations. The campaign focuses on highlighting the dangers of incorrect traffic acts including overtaking and using mobile phones, among others.
ROP highlighted restricted areas where overtaking is prohibited such as intersections, roundabouts, and curves, where limited visibility and the potential for collisions pose significant risks.
Overtaking is also forbidden on hills, slopes, slippery roads, and near pedestrian crossings due to safety concerns.
These overtaking restrictions are implemented to ensure the safety of all road users and minimize the occurrence of accidents in potentially hazardous situations. Drivers should always be aware of and comply with these regulations to maintain road safety.
Oman Observer is now on the WhatsApp channel. Click here
