Read the current speed signs on your route

Speed figures in old news or social posts may no longer apply to the same road. Drivers must follow current signs, vehicle restrictions and traffic instructions; an alleged enforcement buffer is not permission to exceed the lawful limit.

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  1. Current traffic law requires compliance with signs and directions from the traffic authority. Recheck them when entering another emirate, a new road or a work zone, rather than relying solely on remembered limits or the number displayed by a navigation application.

  2. The appropriate speed can be lower than the posted maximum. Rain, poor visibility, congestion and pedestrian crossings call for lower speeds and adequate following distance. Take temporary police directions and electronic signs seriously, adapting to conditions instead of assuming yesterday’s limit remains safe.

  3. If you believe a recorded violation is incorrect, retain the location, time, vehicle details and notice, then use the issuing authority’s challenge process. Do not use a phone while driving or stop dangerously simply to photograph the sign as evidence.

A practical next step

Check official route announcements before travelling, follow current signs while driving, and adjust your speed to visibility and actual road conditions.

Official sources

Adapted from a photo post shared on Dr. Bahrami’s Instagram and checked against official sources. This page provides the updated guidance.

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