Sharjah Police demonstrated exceptional emergency response capabilities on Friday afternoon by successfully rescuing a motorist experiencing critical cruise control failure. The incident occurred when the driver reported complete loss of speed control while traveling at 80 km/h from Ahmed Bin Hadid Roundabout toward Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
At precisely 3:11 PM, the Operations Room received the distress call from the driver who found himself unable to disengage the malfunctioning cruise control system. Immediate deployment of the nearest traffic patrol initiated a carefully orchestrated rescue operation.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Marzouq Khalfan Al-Naqbi, Director of the Patrols Department, officers executed a precisely calculated intervention strategy. The patrol vehicle positioned itself ahead of the disabled car, maintaining consistent speed before initiating a controlled, minimal-impact collision. This tactical maneuver successfully reduced the vehicle’s velocity and disengaged the cruise control system without causing injuries or significant damage.
The operation followed established safety protocols that prioritize occupant protection and road safety. Police authorities emphasized the importance of proper emergency procedures during such technical failures, recommending drivers maintain steering control, activate hazard lights, attempt system cancellation through stop buttons, and gradually apply brakes if possible. Most critically, authorities stressed the necessity of immediately contacting emergency services at 999 for professional assistance rather than attempting risky self-resolution measures.