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Dubai: If you were previously fined for driving too slowly on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311) while trying to meet the 120km/h minimum speed limit - the rule has officially been scrapped . On Monday, Abu Dhabi Mobility (formerly known as the Integrated Transport Centre) announced the removal of the minimum speed requirement. This change applies specifically to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road, a key motorway connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
According to Abu Dhabi Mobility, the decision aims to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow, particularly for heavy vehicles travelling along the E311 route. Will you still be fined for driving slowly on E311? The minimum speed rule had been in place since April 2023 and applied to drivers using the first and second lanes from the left. Motorists who failed to maintain a minimum speed of 120km/h in these lanes faced a Dh400 fine starting from May 2023.
However, the third and final lane, designated for heavy vehicles, was exempt from this rule, as confirmed by Abu Dhabi Police. Drivers travelling below 120km/h in the two leftmost lanes were issued Dh400 fines. Although the minimum speed requirement has now been lifted, motorists on E311 must still observe the maximum speed limit.
Those who are uncomfortable driving at high speeds are advised to keep out of the leftmost lanes to ensure smoother traffic flow and avoid obstructing faster-moving vehicles. Speed Limit on E311 The maximum speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road remains unchanged at 140km/h. While the minimum speed rule has been removed, speed radars continue to monitor and penalise drivers who exceed the maximum limit.
Why was the minimum speed limit removed? In a statement shared on social media, Abu Dhabi Mobility said: “As part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety and ease the movement of heavy vehicles, the minimum speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311) has been removed.” The move is expected to improve traffic flow and create a safer driving environment for all road users. Previously, Abu Dhabi Police explained that the minimum speed rule had been introduced to discourage slow driving in fast lanes and reduce tailgating , a common cause of serious accidents.
No grace speed limit allowance in Abu Dhabi It’s important to note that speed limits in Abu Dhabi differ from those in other parts of the UAE. While most emirates allow a 20 km/h grace speed above the posted limit, Abu Dhabi removed this allowance in 2018. This means that even a slight increase over the designated speed limit will result in a fine.
Speeding fines in the UAE Strict penalties remain in place for speeding violations across the UAE. Motorists exceeding the speed limit by more than 80km/h face a fine of Dh3,000, 23 black points, and a 60-day vehicle impoundment. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 60km/h results in a Dh2,000 fine, 12 black points, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.
For those caught exceeding the limit by up to 60km/h, the penalty includes a Dh1,500 fine, six black points, and a 15-day impoundment..
