Abu Dhabi minimum speed limit to come into force on May 1

Thursday, 27 April 2023 16:22

By Andrew Hosie

Abu Dhabi Police has confirmed the minimum speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour (kph) on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road will come into force from May 1, as the warning period comes to an end.

The limit applies to the outer two lanes on the left, in both directions, and those caught driving slower in those lanes will be fined AED 400.

Police are urging motorists who wish to drive at lower speeds or are in slower vehicles to commit to the right-hand lanes.

The maximum speed limit remains at 140kph and motorists are being urged to drive safely.

Minimum speed limit to be implemented on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road from 1st May: ADP#WamNews https://t.co/mt2vzQOy7n pic.twitter.com/zFlbq4HKFn
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) April 27, 2023

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