Speed limits reduced on UAE roads amid foggy conditions

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Speed limits, UAE roads, motorists, Abu Dhabi Police

Abu Dhabi - Motorists have also been urged to monitor weather forecasts.

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Published: Thu 2 Jan 2020, 8:02 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Jan 2020, 10:50 AM

Abu Dhabi Police on Thursday issued an advisory for the motorists, as thick fog covered many parts of the country on Monday morning, bringing visibility to less than 1,000 metres.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog alert today morning and Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to drive carefully and temporarily adjusted the speed limit to 80kmph.

Meanwhile, police reduced speed limit on Abu Dhabi - Dubai and Abu Dhabi - Al Ghwaifat roads, as long as weather conditions remained unstable.
The police asked motorists to follow its messages sent via social media, which will help them stay updated on new alerts and prepare for hazardous weather conditions. Motorists have also been urged to monitor weather forecasts.


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