Dh500 fine: Pedestrians get right of way on roads in school, residential zones in Abu Dhabi

Motorists will face penalties for not giving way to pedestrians on roads in certain areas with a speed limit of 40 km/h in Abu Dhabi.

Pedestrians have the right of way when crossing roads with speed limits of 40km/hr in residential, school and hospital areas, Abu Dhabi Police said on Thursday.

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The authority also stated that these areas do not require crossing lines for pedestrians to cross.

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According to Section 69, non-compliant drivers will be fined Dh500 and 6 traffic points for not giving priority to pedestrians in these areas.

Motorists have been urged to always give pedestrians priority and reduce speed limit on these roads.

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