The United Arab Emirates employs minimum and maximum speed limits, which vary for different types of vehicles and roads. The roads are monitored by speed cameras to detect traffic violations such as speeding. [1] Heavy vehicles such as trucks, mini buses and buses are installed with speed limiters to prevent over-speeding. [2] [3] The UAE is notable for having some of the highest posted speed limits in the world, with two major highways, the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain highway and the Sheikh Khalifa highway, both having limits of 160 km/h (99 mph). Speed limits in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are generally higher than the other Emirates. The general speed limit in Abu Dhabi is 140 km/h whereas in the Northern Emirates and Dubai Speed Limit is 120km/h. Every Emirate with the exception of Abu Dhabi also has a speed buffer, allowing motorists to drive 20 km/h above the posted speed limit without any fines.
Speed limits
Light motor vehicle
| Road types | Speed limit | References |
|---|---|---|
| Freeway | 100–160 km/h (62–99 mph) | [4] [5] [6] [7] |
| Rural roads | 100–160 km/h (62–99 mph) | |
| Urban dual carriageway | 60–80 km/h (37–50 mph) | |
| Urban single carriageway (Residential areas) | 40–60 km/h (25–37 mph) | |
| Parking areas and service roads | 25 km/h (16 mph) | |
| Residential Areas | 25-40 km/h |
References
- ^ Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury (18 December 2008). "Digital speed cameras for Dubai highways". Drive Arabia. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ^ VM Sathish (13 October 2013). "All buses, trucks in UAE to have mandatory speed limiters: MoI". Emirates247.com. Dubai Media Incorporated. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ^ Jay B. Hilotin (10 April 2013). "Rush on for speed limiters on buses as deadline expires". Gulfnews.com. Al Nasir Publishing LLC. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ^ Road & Transport Authority (January 2012). "Part 5: Rules and Responsibilities". Light Motor Vehicle Handbook: A Guide to Safe Driving (PDF). Road & Transport Authority. p. 132.
- ^ Safety & Traffic Solutions Committee Abu Dhabi (January 2013). "Guidance for Drivers". The Official Road User Code of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport. p. 1.
- ^ "Abu Dhabi sets 160km/h highway speed limit". WhichCar. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ^ "Driving Rules In Dubai UAE: All You Need To Know - Dubai Business Insights". 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
