Traffic in the United Arab Emirates announces updates regarding the speed limit in Abu Dhabi for cars and drivers 2023
On Sunday, Abu Dhabi Police will lower the speed limit on a major road for safety.
The military claimed Sweihan Road between Al Falah Bridge to Abu Dhabi International Airport would be slowed to 120kph from 140kph.
The ITC supported the ruling.
Abu Dhabi Police advised drivers to follow the new speed limit.
The force said traffic studies demonstrate that reducing speed improves road safety.
To improve road safety, Abu Dhabi regularly changes speed restrictions.
The speed limit on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road from Al Sad bridge to Al Amera bridge was lowered from 160kph to 140kph in November.
Abu Dhabi Police changed the speed limit on another major road in September.
The force dropped the speed limit on Sheikh Zayed Road to 100kph from 120kph.
Both directions of Qasr Al Bahr intersection were limited.
It is a major road entering the city from Dubai and the suburbs.
To reduce traffic, a busy transit link has a minimum speed limit.
Since May, drivers below 120 kph on the first two lanes of the four-lane Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road face Dh400 fines.
“The low-speed activation ensures driver safety, requires slow vehicles to move on the right lanes, and always makes way for vehicles with preference coming from behind or from the left,” Gen Al Muhairi added.
Improving road safety
In August 2018, Abu Dhabi abolished road limitations buffers.
Motorists can exceed posted speeds by up to 20kph without being penalised under the nationwide rule.
Road safety programmes by Abu Dhabi Police are frequent.
The force's road safety effort garnered 35 million social media views in the first half of the year.
Abu Dhabi Police installed new electronic panels and speed signs on important roads in April to advise cars to slow down in bad weather.
Rain, wind, sandstorms, and fog trigger them. Panels display the 80 kph speed restriction and advise drivers to stay apart.
To emphasise the dangers of breaching traffic laws, Abu Dhabi police often publish footage of real-life traffic incidents.
To warn drivers about distracted driving and last-minute lane changes, the short CCTV clips reveal various road accidents.
