MUSCAT: There is no truth to the idea that radars are put on the road to increase profits, a senior official from Royal Oman Police (ROP) said.

Talking to a local media, Eng. Brigadier Mohammed Al Rawas, the Director General of Traffic has said, that the government and the ROP are not trying to make money through fines.

“Other countries, from neighbouring countries to the Western World, have fines that can reach 5 times the value of those here in Oman. If we wanted to increase our revenue, we would work to increase the cost of fines in the first place,” Al Rawas said.

And on hidden speed check radars, he said that they are an important factor in helping drivers stick to the speed limit and reducing the number of fatal accidents on Oman’s roads.

“Mobile radars are used all over the world and studies show that concealing the radar gives the driver the feeling of being constantly monitored and helps him to comply with the speed limit at all times,” Al Rawas said.

He also added that there are signs showing the correct speed limit everywhere in Oman.

“Drivers must adhere to the speed limit and concentrate on what they are doing, looking out for the cars and pedestrians around him. Unfortunately, people drive while using the phone and without keeping an eye on traffic. People want to use the road in the way that suits them but if everyone did that, it would lead to traffic accidents. We always say that using the road has a language that must be applied by everyone correctly,” he added.

The official also added that Oman’s traffic procedures are no different to other countries and are well researched.