Fog alert issued as Abu Dhabi cuts speed limits to 80kph on key routes
A weather warning was issued to the public as thick fog blanketed skies across the Emirates on Wednesday morning, prompting police in Abu Dhabi to cut speed limits across a number of key routes. Motorists were urged to be vigilant during the hazardous weather conditions, which are expected to persist for several days. Abu Dhabi Police reduced speed limits to 80kph on a number of roads on…
A weather warning was issued in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning due to thick fog covering the skies, prompting police to reduce speed limits on key routes. Motorists were advised to be cautious during the hazardous conditions, which are expected to last for several days. The Abu Dhabi Police lowered speed limits to 80kph on several roads, including the E11, Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road, Sheikh Salem bint Buti Road, and Ahmed Khamis Al-Hamli Road, as dense fog impeded visibility.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a yellow alert for fog, urging the public to anticipate areas of fog formation and mist across the country. Both fog warnings will remain in effect until 9am. The NCM forecasts additional fog and mist over internal and coastal areas until at least Sunday. The Abu Dhabi Police began enforcing temporary speed limits during adverse weather, such as heavy rain, sandstorms, and fog, in April 2019.
Drivers who violate the speed limits can face fines of Dh300 ($81.6) for exceeding the limit by up to 10kph, and double penalties for breaches of up to 20kph.
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