UAE: New speed limits announced on Abu Dhabi roads; changes to take effect on June 7 – News

New signage has been erected in both directions to show the latest changes

Abu Dhabi will implement new speed limits on Umm Yafina Street from Al Reem Island to Sheikh Zayed Road (Al Qurum) starting June 7.

Announcing the change on Monday, the Abu Dhabi Police General Command, in partnership with the Integrated Traffic Centre, said new signs showing the latest speed limits had been posted.

Authorities have appealed to motorists to obey the new speed signs mandated for both directions of Umm Yafina Street from Al Reem Island to Sheikh Zayed Street (Al Qurum), which will come into effect on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. However, in a post on social media, Abu Dhabi Police did not specify whether the speed limit had been raised or lowered.

These changes were implemented to improve traffic safety. According to the authorities, lowering the speed limit can help improve traffic safety and prevent accidents. Motorists are urged to watch their speed and obey all traffic rules and regulations.

recent, Speed ​​limit on Sweihan Road in Abu Dhabi – From Al Falah Bridge to Abu Dhabi International Airport – Modified. From 4 June, the new speed limit will be reduced from 140 km/h to 120 km/h.

Abu Dhabi has also implemented a Minimum speed 120kmph On Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Road – Offenders will be fined Dh400 from May 1. Officials explained that the maximum speed on the main expressway is 140 km/h and the minimum speed on the first and second lanes from the left is 120 km/h.

Slower vehicles will be allowed Take the third lane, where there is no minimum speed. Police stressed that heavy vehicles that should use the last lane of the road will not be subject to the minimum speed limit.