According to statistics from the Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi fined over 300,000 motorists last year for driving below the minimum speed limit, a factor contributing to numerous accidents on UAE roads.
Under federal traffic law, motorists face a Dh400 fine for driving below the minimum speed limit and failing to prioritize vehicles from behind or from the overtaking lane. The law designates slower vehicles to the right lanes and faster or overtaking vehicles to the left lanes.
In May 2023, Abu Dhabi proactively addressed this issue by implementing a minimum speed limit of 120kph on the first two lanes of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road in both directions. This initiative aimed to reduce traffic accidents and enhance traffic flow.
Authorities on this major highway set the maximum speed at 140kmph, while mandating a minimum speed of 120kmph for vehicles in the first and second lanes from the left. Slower vehicles are directed to use the third lane, which has no specified minimum speed requirement. Heavy vehicles are advised to use the last lane, exempt from the minimum speed rule.
Tailgating, or not maintaining adequate distance between vehicles, is considered an offense punishable by a Dh400 fine. Tailgating radars in Abu Dhabi can identify and fine vehicles in both the front and rear if they are in the fast lane. Additionally, the vehicle at the back receives four black points as an additional penalty.
These measures aim to promote road safety and responsible driving behavior among motorists in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing the importance of adhering to speed limits and maintaining safe distances between vehicles.
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