In the past year, authorities in various emirates have updated the speed limits on key roads. It’s crucial to stay informed about these changes, especially when traveling on routes you haven’t used in a while. Ignoring these updates and driving at old speed limits can result in fines for exceeding the new speed limits.

Fines for Exceeding Speed Limits

Most radars on UAE roads provide some leeway for slight speed excesses, except in Abu Dhabi, which eliminated the grace speed limit in 2018. Here’s a breakdown of the fines based on how much you exceed the speed limit:

• Exceeding by no more than 20 km/h: Dh300
• Exceeding by no more than 30 km/h: Dh600
• Exceeding by no more than 40 km/h: Dh700
• Exceeding by no more than 50 km/h: Dh1,000
• Exceeding by no more than 60 km/h: Dh1,500 (6 black points, 15-day vehicle retention)
• Exceeding by more than 60 km/h: Dh2,000 (12 black points, 30-day vehicle retention)
• Exceeding by more than 80 km/h: Dh3,000 (23 black points, 60-day vehicle retention)

Fines in Abu Dhabi

Since 2018, Abu Dhabi has enforced fines for any speed over the designated limit, without a grace allowance.

Fines for Driving Below the Minimum Speed Limit

Driving too slowly can also result in fines. Most UAE roads have both maximum and minimum speed limits to ensure traffic flow and safety. Violating the minimum speed limit can result in a Dh400 fine.

New Speed Limits to Remember

Sharjah

• Al Wahda Road: From Abu Shaghara interchange to Al Taawun Bridge on Al Ittihad Road – speed reduced to 80 km/h.

Dubai

• Al Ittihad Road: Between Sharjah and Al Garhoud bridge – speed reduced to 80 km/h.

Abu Dhabi

• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road: Minimum speed limit of 120 km/h on the two left lanes, with a range of 120-140 km/h.
• Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street: From Sheikh Zayed Bridge to the Qasr Al Bahr intersection – speed reduced to 120 km/h.
• Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road (E22): At Sas Al Nakhl area towards Abu Dhabi – speed reduced to 100 km/h.
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road (E311): At Sweihan Bridge intersection towards Bani Yas – speed reduced to 120 km/h.
• Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road (E311): From Baniyas Cemetery towards Baniyas – speed reduced to 100 km/h.
• Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10): From Sheikh Zayed Bridge towards Abu Dhabi – speed reduced to 100 km/h.
• Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E12): Between Jubail Island and Saadiyat towards Abu Dhabi – speed reduced to 120 km/h.
• Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E12): Saadiyat Island towards Abu Dhabi – speed reduced to 100 km/h.

Al Ain

• Sheikh Khalid Bin Sultan Road: Speed limit reduced to 80 km/h.

These updated speed limits are indicated on road signs and lane markings with clear red circle indicators showing the speed limit for each lane.