Abu Dhabi cuts speed limits to 80km/h on major roads due to fog
Abu Dhabi Police issued repeated alerts through the early hours, urging motorists to exercise caution and follow the temporary speed limits displayed on electronic signs. The 80km/h speed restriction was activated on sections of the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road, including between Al Wathbah and Al Faya and between Al Khaznah and Al Rimah.
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- Motorists must adhere to the 80km/h temporary speed limits displayed on electronic signs on specified Abu Dhabi roads and exercise caution due to reduced visibility.
Fog spread across parts of the UAE early Saturday, reducing visibility and prompting Abu Dhabi Police to cut speed limits to 80km/h on multiple major roads. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a fog alert covering coastal and inland areas from 11pm Friday until 8.30am Saturday, warning that horizontal visibility could deteriorate significantly and become virtually zero at times. Speed restrictions were activated on sections of Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road (between Al Wathbah and Al Faya, and between Al Khaznah and Al Rimah), Al Taff Road, Umm Az Zumoul Road, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Road, Mohamed Al Falahi Al Yasi Road, Sheikha Salama bint Butti Road, Sweihan Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road, and Al Fayah Road. Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to keep safe distances, avoid sudden manoeuvres, and remain alert to changing speed limits. The restrictions form part of Abu Dhabi's variable speed system, under which speed limits are temporarily lowered during fog and other conditions that reduce visibility.
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Reported by: Gulf News 26 Sept 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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What do I need to do?
Motorists must adhere to the 80km/h temporary speed limits displayed on electronic signs on specified Abu Dhabi roads and exercise caution due to reduced visibility.
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Gulf News (UAE).
When was it announced?
26 Sept 2026.
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Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/fog-blankets-parts-of-uae-abu-dhabi-cuts-speed-limits-to-80kmh-1.500688375
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