{
  "id": 12301766,
  "title": "Speed limit caps lifted in Abu Dhabi after morning fog reduces visibility",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/speed-limit-caps-lifted-in-abu-dhabi-after-morning-fog-reduces",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T04:31:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/speed-limit-caps-lifted-in-abu-dhabi-after-morning-fog-reduces-visibility/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday morning, Abu Dhabi police lifted temporary speed limit restrictions on several city roads shortly after 8am, following the disappearance of dense fog that had obscured visibility. The National Centre of Meteorology had previously issued an alert about the hazardous weather conditions, advising drivers to drive with caution. As of 8.15am, all external roads in Abu Dhabi were back to their normal speed limits, according to a police social media update.\n\nFurther fog and mist are expected to continue until at least Saturday, as indicated by the NCM's latest weather bulletin. The UAE has experienced multiple episodes of fog, especially in low-lying regions, in recent weeks. In response, Abu Dhabi Police have been enforcing an 80kph speed limit during adverse weather, such as heavy rain, sandstorms, and fog, since April 2019.\n\nTemporary speed limits are displayed on electronic signboards along the roads and communicated via social media to inform road users. The system was instituted after the Department of Transport's traffic safety committee approved a plan to reduce speeds during poor weather conditions. Violating the revised speed limits can result in penalties. Drivers who exceed the limit by up to 10kph face a Dh300 fine ($81.6), while those who breach the limit by no more than 20kph face a Dh600 fine ($163.2). Penalties escalate with the severity of the traffic regulation infringement. Those exceeding the speed limit by more than 80kph will face a Dh3,000 fine and have their vehicle confiscated for 60 days.",
  "summary": "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,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Abu Dhabi lifts speed limits after morning fog clears",
    "Drivers warned of hazardous weather conditions",
    "Fog expected to continue until Saturday"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Speed limit caps lifted in Abu Dhabi after morning fog reduces visibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/speed-limit-caps-lifted-in-abu-dhabi-after-morning-fog-reduces-12305035",
        "published": "2026-10-06T04:31:59.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}