Can Dubai go accident-free today?

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If you’re out on the roads, make sure that you play your part in ensuring there are no accidents today.

It’s part of their "a day without accidents" initiative, which has been encouraging motorists to take an online pledge to keep our roads safe.

Giving way to pedestrians, buckling up, not using mobile phones and leaving a safe distance between vehicles are just some of the priority areas that can you win you a reward.

The campaign coincides with the first week of schools reopening.

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