Motorists should take their vehicles for regular inspections and maintenance, according to a recent post by Abu Dhabi police.
According to statistics released by the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols in the central operations sector of Abu Dhabi Police, 17 accidents took place due to expired tire rims in 2017.
In all, 4 people were killed, 3 sustained major injuries, and twenty suffered intermediate wounds. Police issued tickets to 28,727 motorists for expired or worn tire rims.