UAE motorists alert: Speed limit reduced on major road due to fog

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Abu Dhabi police has asked drivers to be careful due to the low visibility caused by the prevailing fog

Staff Writer, Khaleej Times

October 6, 2023

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Drone Point View of Sheikh Zayed Road Intersection at Daytime / Dubai, UAE. Getty Images Image used for illustrative purpose.

The speed limit has been reduced on a major road in Abu Dhabi due to fog and mist formation.

The Abu Dhabi Police took to X, formerly Twitter, to inform motorists of the reduced speed limit.

It has been reduced to 80 km/hr on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road.

The authority has asked fellow drivers to be careful of the low horizontal visibility due to fog and has called on motorists to adhere to signs and electronic directional boards.

The authority wishes for everyone safety. It has also reduced the speed limit of other roads in the emirate.

A red and yellow alert has been issued in the UAE today, with temperatures expected to drop to 20ºC in some internal regions.

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