Abu Dhabi Police announced new speed limits, urging drivers to adhere to them to avoid unexpected fines. This comes as speed limits have been reduced on some major roads in Abu Dhabi.

Police explained that the new speed limit changes are part of broader initiatives to improve road safety and reduce major traffic accidents across the emirate.

Abu Dhabi security authorities stated that road users and drivers in Abu Dhabi should be aware of the following to stay within the legal speed limit and drive safely.

Learn about the roads where speed limits have now been reduced

In a related development, authorities in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, revealed new speed limits on two major roads in Abu Dhabi in April:

  • The speed limit between Abu Dhabi and Sweihan on the Sweihan Road (E20) has been reduced from 120 km/h to 100 km/h.
  • Speed ​​limits have also been reduced on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Highway (E11): a major road from Abu Dhabi Industrial City to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City has now been reduced from 160 km/h to 140 km/h.
  • It's worth noting that the new speed limit changes in Abu Dhabi also include the identification of high-speed lanes where traffic congestion increases, as part of the ongoing Abu Dhabi Traffic Safety Plan.

Abu Dhabi Speed ​​Limit Regulations

  • Pay attention to traffic signs
  • Pay attention to traffic signs indicating speed limits. Abu Dhabi has a
  • A blue circular sign indicates the minimum speed.
  • A white circular sign indicates the maximum speed.
  • While most drivers are familiar with these signs, they deserve extra attention on roads with recently revised speed limits.

Speed ​​Alert Systems on GPS Navigation Apps

By displaying the current speed limit and alerting you when you're speeding, navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze can help you stay within the legal limit. Enabling audio warnings makes it particularly easy to avoid violations, as these programs can also alert you when approaching speed cameras.

Keep a safe distance and avoid reckless driving.

Some drivers exceed the speed limit to overtake others; exceeding the posted speed limit increases the likelihood of black points and penalties. Not only are sudden lane changes and approaching other vehicles risky, but they also increase the likelihood of legal action.

Also, remember that the faster you drive, the longer you'll have to stop. Higher speeds significantly increase braking distance and reduce reaction time, increasing the likelihood of accidents, especially on highways or roads with variable speed restrictions.