Last Updated on: 27th June 2023, 07:11 pm
UAE Impose Hefty Fines On Drivers Who Move Like Turtles
From 1st May 2023, a new minimum speed limit will be introduced on a main road in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A minimum speed of 120 kilometers per hour (km/h) applies in both directions on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Highway.
During this time, the top speed remains at 140 km/h. Abu Dhabi Police will enforce this new rule after the warning period for violators has expired. Anyone driving slower than the minimum speed will be fined AED 400.
The maximum speed for the third and last lane, including heavy vehicles, will remain at 140 km/h, but there will be no minimum speed for them.
Abu Dhabi Police also reminded motorists to prioritize safety and remain vigilant while driving. Minimum speeds were set to ensure the safety of all drivers and slow drivers were instructed by police to stay in the correct lanes.
New Bridge in Abu Dhabi
A new bridge has been announced in Abu Dhabi linking the east and west of Bani Yas, which will cut travel time from 11 minutes to just three minutes.
The head of the Ministry of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Ali Al Shorafa, inaugurated the new project. Several CEOs and relevant managers attended the opening ceremony.
Located on Abu Dhabi Al Ain Road (E22), the bridge will improve traffic flow from Bani Yas to other parts of the city. It will have a capacity of 1,400 vehicles per hour from E22 and 1,100 vehicles per hour from Bani Yas East or West.
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