Speed limits in the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates employs minimum and maximum speed limits, which vary for different types of vehicles and roads. The roads are monitored by speed cameras to detect traffic violations such as speeding.[1] Heavy vehicles such as trucks, mini buses and buses are installed with speed limiters to prevent overspeeding.[2][3] The UAE is notable for having the highest posted speed limits in the world, with two major highways, the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain highway and the Sheikh Khalifa highway, both having limits of 160 km/h (99 mph).

Speed limits

Light motor vehicle
Road types Speed limit References
Freeway 140–160 km/h (87–99 mph) [4][5][6]
Rural roads 130 km/h (81 mph)
Urban dual carriageway 60 or 80 km/h (37 or 50 mph) if signed
Urban single carriageway (Residential areas) 40 km/h (25 mph)
Parking areas and service roads 25 km/h (16 mph)

References
  1. Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury (18 December 2008). "Digital speed cameras for Dubai highways". Drive Arabia. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  2. VM Sathish (13 October 2013). "All buses, trucks in UAE to have mandatory speed limiters: MoI". Emirates247.com. Dubai Media Incorporated. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  3. Jay B. Hilotin (10 April 2013). "Rush on for speed limiters on buses as deadline expires". Gulfnews.com. Al Nasir Publishing LLC. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  4. Road & Transport Authority (January 2012). "Part 5: Rules and Responsibilities". Light Motor Vehicle Handbook: A Guide to Safe Driving (PDF). Road & Transport Authority. p. 132.
  5. Safety & Traffic Solutions Committee Abu Dhabi (January 2013). "Guidance for Drivers". The Official Road User Code of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport. p. 1.
  6. "Abu Dhabi sets 160km/h highway speed limit". WhichCar. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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