JEDDAH: Motorists are being urged to stay calm on the roads during Ramadan, with Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority warning that rushing during peak times before iftar means more serious traffic accidents.
The call was part of the authority’s iftar initiative to enhance road safety and reduce incidents, which also involved a large-scale volunteer effort to distribute thousands of meals to fasting motorists and pedestrians.
This takes place while vehicles are stopped, helping drivers avoid dangerous behaviors associated with hunger and fatigue.
Minutes before iftar, the streets become a race against time, with a constant blare of horns, increased speeds and palpable tension as drivers rush to get home and break their fast.
During this hour, accident rates rise significantly due to fatigue, haste and decreased concentration.
