Fog in UAE: Speed limits back to normal on key roads

As dense fog engulfed various parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning, authorities had announced the reduction of speed limits on some major roads.

However, in the latest update, Abu Dhabi Police have now stated that speed limits on Abu Dhabi's external roads are back to normal.

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( - ) .#_#Urgent | #Attention
Speed limits on (Al Ain - Dubai) road are back to normal. Drive Safely.
#AbuDhabiPolice

— (@ADPoliceHQ) January 26, 2021

The police also urged drivers to follow the instructions shown on smart information boards installed on various roads and be alert while driving in foggy weather conditions.

#Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/brz86E831j

— (@NCMS_media) January 26, 2021

The Abu Dhabi Police had announced speed limit reduction on major roads from and towards the Capital to 80kmph.

“The Abu Dhabi Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the #fog. They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards,” social media posts issued by the police in various languages said.

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80 / ( - )#Urgent | #Warning #Fog
Speed reduction system activated to 80 Km/h on (Al Ain - Dubai) road

— (@ADPoliceHQ) January 26, 2021

On Tuesday, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi was most affected, with fog covering almost all the parts of the emirate, including Al Dhafra and Al Ain regions.

# #__#Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/GPOJuQECgi

— (@NCMS_media) January 26, 2021

The police had activated speed reduction system on Al Ain – Dubai Road, Mohammed Bin Rashid road (Abu Dhabi – Dubai), Maktoum Bin Rashed Road (Abu Dhabi – Dubai), Abu Dhabi - Al Ain Road, Sih Shuaib road (Trucks road), Abu Dhabi – Sweihan Road and Al Ain – Dubai Road.