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.
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