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Dubai - Dubai and Abu Dhabi police warn of low visibility due to fog on highways

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Published: Sat 23 Dec 2017, 7:27 AM

Last updated: Sat 23 Dec 2017, 6:38 PM

Police on Saturday issued a weather warning to motorists as visibility across the UAE's roads was down to 1,000 metres due to fog.

Dubai Police urged drivers to exercise caution on highways and major roads, including Shaikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road and Sheikh Zayed Road.
After morning hours, sudden mist enveloped Dubai late in the afternoon. Dubai Police tweeted sounding an alert to motorists on the highways to drive with extreme caution.
 


"Motorists should always keep a safe distance between cars and adjust their speed to the weather conditions," it tweeted.
Abu Dhabi Police also urged motorists to abide by the traffic rules, especially in foggy conditions.
Under new traffic laws, driving in foggy conditions without using low or foggy lights is punishable by a Dh500 and four black points.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), fog and mist affected most part of UAE on Saturday.


Follow these tips and tricks to stay safe while driving on UAE roads during fog
Visibility down = Slow down = Attention up = Distance up
> Increase the distance to the vehicle in front to five seconds - you must be able to stop within the distance of visibility!
> Turn on the lights: Low beam head lights, front and rear fog lights (no hazard lights!)
> Consider longer breaking distances due to wet or slippery roads
> Use your windscreen wipers (and maintain them properly!)
> Concentrate and do not get dis-tracted by your passengers, your phone or other things
> Listen to the radio for traffic updates
> Care for others, especially for weaker traffic participants like motorcycle drivers, bicycle riders and pedestrians
> Ask your passengers to help keep an eye out for oncoming cars and obstacles on the road
> Stay in your lane and don't drift - there's a natural tendency to wander into the middle of the road when visibility gets bad.
> Use right edge of the road as a guide - this can help you avoid running into oncoming traffic or being blinded by oncoming headlights.
> If you have no visibility, pull over to the side of the road, stop and turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers of where you are, or pull into petrol stations or rest areas.
> Plan your trip properly and leave earlier or try not to be on the road at all, if possible.
reporters@khaleejtimes.com



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