UAE weather: Speed limit caps lifted in Abu Dhabi after morning fog reduced visibility
Temporary speed limit caps imposed on a number of Abu Dhabi roads were lifted shortly after 8am on Tuesday morning after dense fog had shrouded skies in the capital. Abu Dhabi Police moved to reduce speed limits to 80kph on key routes as a safety measure after foggy conditions reduced visibility. The National Centre of Meteorology had issued an alert over the challenging weather conditions,…
Abu Dhabi lifted temporary speed limit restrictions on several roads this morning around 8am, following the lifting of dense fog that had obscured visibility, according to Abu Dhabi Police. The roads had been restricted to 80kph earlier due to foggy conditions that reduced road visibility. The National Centre of Meteorology had warned of challenging weather conditions and advised people to drive with caution.
As of 8:15am, all external roads in Abu Dhabi had returned to their normal speed limits, the Police announced on social media. The UAE has experienced several bouts of fog in recent weeks, especially in lower-lying areas, prompting authorities to warn the public. Abu Dhabi Police have been enforcing the 80kph speed limit during adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, sandstorms, and fog since April 2019.
Electronic signboards and social media updates alert drivers to these temporary speed restrictions. Violators of the revised speed limits can face fines of Dh300 ($81.6) for exceeding the limit by up to 10kph, with fines doubling for breaches of up to 20kph. Penalties escalate further for more severe infractions.
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