Al-Amn Magazine

TRAFFIC I Everyone ’ s respons i b i l i ty Take t raffic ru l es seri ous l y Major Khalid Buqais Director of the Traffic Culture Department t is widely acknowledged that traffic safety is one of the most important issues affecting the lives of individuals and communities. Adherence to traffic rules not only saves lives, but also contributes to the preservation of public and private property. It also reduces losses resulting from traffic accidents resulting from violations of these rules. Statistics indicate that most traffic accidents are caused by human factors, or more precisely, human error resulting from violations of traffic rules. These include driving at speeds exceeding the permitted speed limit, running a red light, or using a mobile phone while driving, which distracts the driver and distracts him from the road. These violations include other traffic violations. While some people may have made minor mistakes, they can be enough to cause loss of life, injury to individuals, or property damage. Therefore, traffic awareness must begin at home and school, because respecting laws, including traffic laws, is a responsibility and a moral imperative that must be taught to children from an early age. At home, children learn to respect the laws from their parents or relatives through example, such as learning to use a seat belt, respect traffic signs and signals, and sitting in designated child-friendly spaces. School and home complement each other in raising a traffic-conscious generation that appreciates the value of traffic safety. This contributes to reducing inappropriate human behavior and, consequently, reducing traffic accidents. Educational awareness curricula and educational activities play a significant and important role in teaching children proper traffic behavior, most notably how to cross