Abu Dhabi: New speed limit to kick in on June 7 on this road

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Motorists should take note of a new speed limit set to be introduced this week in Abu Dhabi.

In a tweet, Abu Dhabi Police and the Integrated Transport Centre called on motorists to follow new speed limits on Umm Yafina Street in both directions from Al Reem Island to Sheikh Zayed Road (Al Qurum).

While the new speed limit wasn’t specified in the advice, signage posted on the road will help guide drivers.

The advice from the authorities stated that the new speed limit, aimed at promoting traffic safety, will be effective from Wednesday, June 7.

#إعلان | تدعو القيادة العامة لـ #شرطة_أبوظبي وبالتعاون مع مركز النقل المتكامل سائقي المركبات إلى الالتزام بلوحات السرعات الجديدة والمحددة على شارع أم يفينة من جزيرة الريم الى شارع الشيخ زايد ( القرم ) بالاتجاهين اعتباراً من يوم الأربعاء الموافق 7 يونيو 2023م .@ITCAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/9jUOZgg8rS

— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) June 5, 2023

Recent speed limit changes

The speed limit on Abu Dhabi’s Sweihan Road — from Al Falah Bridge towards Abu Dhabi International Airport — was lowered to 120kmph from 140 140kmph from June 4.

In April, Abu Dhabi Police introduced a new minimum speed limit of 120km/h on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road starting April 1 and from May 1 violators  are being fined Dhs400.