Abu Dhabi Police reinstated normal 140 km/h limits on the E10 and E11 corridors after an overnight 80 km/h cap imposed during dense fog was lifted at 08:00 hrs on 25 September. Digital signs will continue to auto-adjust if visibility falls below 200 m, and motorists are advised to follow the orange speed displayed on gantries. The dynamic-speed system is critical for airport access; past incidents of multi-vehicle pile-ups have stranded travellers and crew, forcing airlines to off-load no-show passengers. Ground-transport vendors serving flight and cabin crews received updated dispatch protocols requiring an additional 30 minutes buffer for hotel-airport transfers during fog advisories. For international assignees unfamiliar with UAE traffic enforcement, exceeding the posted variable limit can incur instant AED 400 fines and four black points, potentially jeopardising employer-sponsored driver licences. HR teams should circulate refresher guidance and verify that corporate lease agreements include insurance coverage for fog-related incidents. The police also reiterated that hazard lights should only be used when a vehicle is stationary; misuse while driving attracts a AED 500 penalty. Mobility managers may wish to integrate these rules into newcomer's orientation packs to reduce compliance risk.
Source: Gulf News
