Sudden swerving: What is this traffic violation and how much can it cost you?
Top three reasons for sudden swerving and tips to avoid this driving mistake
Dubai: Driving down the road when another car suddenly swerves towards your lane? Sudden swerving or sudden deviation refers to the unexpected movement of a car outside its lane, and this is a serious traffic violation as per the UAE’s Federal Traffic Law. Here is all you need to know about this driving mistake and how to avoid it.
Awareness campaign
Last month, Fujairah’s Traffic and Patrols Department concluded an awareness campaign on sudden deviation, in which it was highlighted that this violation is a major cause of severe accidents, often leading to injuries or fatalities. According to Colonel Saleh Mohammed Abdullah Al Dhanhani, Director of the Traffic and Patrols Department, these accidents typically occurred due to driver inattention, distraction, or insufficient distance between vehicles, particularly at high speeds.
