UAE weather: Fog alert issued, speed limit reduced

Dubai - Motorists urged to exercise caution while driving.

Motorists have been advised to drive with caution as dense fog blankets many parts of the UAE, reducing visibility.

Drivers were warned not to exceed 80kmph on several major roads as visibility dropped below 1,000m. The Abu Dhabi Police said speed reduction system is activated on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Intl. Road (Al Nof - Al Mirfa), Al Nof - Abu Al Abyad Road, Trucks Road (Al Fayah) and on Maktoum Bin Rashid road ( Kizad – Dubai).

Through their social media posts, the police reminded all drivers to comply with the instructions shown on smart towers. Speed limits are automatically reduced on Abu Dhabi roads and highways during adverse weather or foggy conditions.

Drivers were urged to increase the distance between vehicles to avoid accidents and to never overtake/change lanes in low visibility conditions.

The penalty for not adhering to safe driving instructions during fog is Dh500 and four black points, according to the Federal Traffic Law.

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The NCM warned that horizontal visibility will be affected till 8am in some coastal and internal areas of the country.