From April 1, Abu Dhabi Police will implement a minimum speed limit of 120km/h on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road, and violators will face a fine of Dhs400 from May 1. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaytoun Al Muhairi, director of the Central Operations Sector, explained that the first and second lanes from the left will have a maximum speed of 140 km/h and a minimum speed of 120 km/h. The third lane, with a speed of 140km/h, and the last lane for heavy vehicles will not include minimum speed violations.
The new speed limits are aimed at improving road safety and urging slow vehicles to use appropriate lanes. Sign boards above the highway will display the minimum and maximum speed limit. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have launched various initiatives over the years to enhance traffic safety, including reducing the speed limit on certain roads and an SMS alerts campaign by Abu Dhabi Police to encourage positive driving behavior.