Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)urges motorists to ensure their vehicles are well-maintained and regularly inspected, particularly during the summer season, when there is an expected increase in road travel.

RTA emphasized the importance of proper vehicle maintenance to reduce the risk of sudden mechanical failures that can lead to traffic accidents. It advised drivers to check the condition of tyres, brakes, oils, cooling fluids, air conditioning systems, batteries, lights, and windshield wipers and to inspect for oil or water leaks.

RTA is keen on educating the public to raise awareness among vehicle owners at the start of the summer season. These awareness campaigns are being carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Interior as part of the “Safe Summer” initiative. RTA emphasizes that while annual vehicle inspections are required upon ownership renewal, drivers are still responsible for regularly and continuously inspecting their vehicles throughout the year. Drivers must check their cars for main traffic safety components before going on road trips or covering long distances.

Bader Al Siri, Executive Director of Traffic at RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, emphasized the importance of regular vehicle inspection and maintenance for road safety and accident prevention. “Dubai’s traffic safety strategy is based on four pillars: traffic enforcement, road and vehicle engineering, traffic awareness, and the management of vehicle movements across Dubai roads,” he said.

Al Siri pointed out that RTA has developed a plan to broadcast awareness messages to drivers on the importance of regular maintenance. These messages stress that vehicle safety protects drivers, passengers, and all road users. “We are promoting these messages during summer through social media and at our partners’ customer service centres, including driving institutes, car dealerships, malls, and others,” he added.