The Abu Dhabi Police have addressed rumors circulating on social media regarding changes to the speed limit on Al Nahyan Street in the Zakher area of Al Ain.

Contrary to these claims, they affirmed that the street's speed limit remains at 100 km/h.

Authorities emphasized the importance of verifying information before its dissemination, urging community members to refrain from spreading misinformation and falsehoods.

The police advised the public to rely on official media outlets for accurate news updates.

Speeding fines in Abu Dhabi

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance traffic safety and reduce accidents, Abu Dhabi Police announced an updated list of speeding fines. The police emphasized that exceeding the speed limit by even one kilometer will result in immediate citations, given the abolition of the "speed margin" applied in other emirates.

Fines start at relatively low amounts: a driver is fined AED 300 if they exceed the speed limit by just 10 kilometers per hour, increasing to AED 600 for exceeding the speed limit by between 10 and 20 kilometers per hour. If the violation exceeds 20 to 30 kilometers per hour, the penalty reaches AED 700.

Fines are increased to AED 2,000 in these cases

As the level of danger increases, fines increase significantly. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 kilometers exposes the driver to a fine of AED 1,000, while exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 kilometers results in a fine of AED 1,500, six black points, and the vehicle being impounded for 15 days. If the speed limit is exceeded by more than 60 km/h, the penalty is up to AED 2,000, along with 12 black points and the vehicle being impounded for a full month.

The most serious violation is exceeding the speed limit by more than 80 km/h. This carries a hefty fine of AED 3,000, along with 23 black points and the vehicle being impounded for 60 days.

AED 400 for speeding

Abu Dhabi Police have not overlooked drivers who drive below the minimum speed limit on certain roads. They have announced that slow driving poses no less of a risk than speeding, and violators are subject to a fine of AED 400.

Official authorities have emphasized that these measures are not intended to collect fines, but rather to protect lives and reduce accident rates, especially on highways that have recently seen significant reductions in speed limits, such as the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Highway (E11), which was reduced from 160 to 140 km/h.