DUBAI: With 11 more ‘safe drivers’ on Dubai roads being awarded on Day
2, the annual Caltex RoadStar Contest, the first of two for the current
year organized by the Emirates Motor Sports Federation (EMSF), now
moves for the first time to the National Capital, Abu Dhabi, on
Wednesday.
The over decade old campaign to promote safe driving was held from May 18-19 in Dubai in association with Dubai Police.
Following were the winners in Dubai on Day 2: Abdul Latif, Abdulla
Hassan Galadari, Abdul Wahab, Anwar Rahiman, Sheikha Ebrahim Hazeem,
Alphons Lovis Charles, Tarique Jaffer Bhikba, Liladhar Kandel, Birendra
Prasad Chaudhari, Ijeoma Ifeonu and Delly N. Thomas.
With the focus now shifting to the National Capital from May 21-22, the
Abu Dhabi Police are looking forward to being part of the campaign as
was evidenced during a preparatory meeting with EMSF Director for
Marketing and Business Development Ms Roshanara Sait and
representatives of sponsors on May 15.
The Abu Dhabi Police while pledging their unreserved co-operation noted
that RoadStar would further compliment other road safety campaigns that
they conduct regularly in the National Capital in an attempt to bring
down the number of accidents and resultant injuries and fatalities.
The contest is in its 11th year since its inception and has invested
over two million dirhams thus far in a campaign aimed at promoting safe
driving where drivers who observe basic principles of good driving such
as wearing seatbelts, using child safety seats, using indicators and
hands-free mobiles, observe lane discipline and display courtesy in
addition to adhering to speed limits come under the organizers’ scanner
during the campaign.
Safe drivers are rewarded with 750 dirhams in cash on the spot, gifts
and a certificate endorsed by the police of the emirate where the
campaign is conducted.
While Caltex is the main sponsor, Lexus (Al Futtaim Motors), AXA
Insurance and the International Automobile Touring Club are co-sponsors
with Gulf News, Wheels and Radio2 as the media partners.
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