New speed limits for Dubai roads by end-June

Grace limits could also be revised; Speed on Emirates Roads may be reduced to 100kph

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Move aimed at bringing fatalities further down to globally accepted level of 5 per 100,000 (FILE)

A team comprising members from Traffic and Roads Agency (TRA) and Dubai Police are studying proposals to revise speed limits on Dubai's internal roads as well as highways. The manual detailing the  new speed limits will be released by end-June, reports 'Khaleej Times'.

Maitha bin Adai, CEO, TRA, said: "Our new strategy is based on three Es- engineering, education and enforcement. So we will first have the new signage, boards and infrastructure in place. Then educate people about the dangers of speeding and make them aware about the changes is speed limits and road signage, and finally enforce the new strategy strictly to control accidents.”

The manual will also discuss grace limits and if any changes are required those will be discussed with Dubai Police and Ministry of Interior for the amendment of executive bylaws of Federal Law No 21 of 1995 before implementation.

Highways like Emirates Road might see a reduction in speed limit from 120kph to 100kph, reported the daily.

The authorities believe this will help in bringing fatalities further down to globally accepted level of five per 100,000 in the next few years.

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  • zahid 1 May 2011 08:47 0 0
    Lowering speed limit could cause more accidents by clogging the highways with cars being driven at snail pace. Are we keeping pace with the times or trying to reverse the pace of development?
  • The Good Driver 1 May 2011 03:39 0 0
    and fines.. if you really want to follow what other countries do.. should fluctuate depending on the financial status of the drivers. One fine for a poor guy or a taxi driver could mean he doesn't have money left to send to his family. As for the rich dude, he'll consider it a tip to the RTA :-)
  • The Good Driver 1 May 2011 03:36 0 0
    How about putting video streaming cameras to use.. and actually fining those who violate any traffic law... like driving 3 inches behind someone else?!! You should also send a text message immediately so people realise they just got fined for what they've done. No need for them to wait a whole year to realise they got fined, then complain about it.
  • Hamid 30 April 2011 00:37 0 1
    Speed is not the only cause of accidents. There must be enforcement on other violations, like tailgating, erratic driving, impeding traffic, right -side passing, shoulder driving, cutting into lines etc. 120 is very safe for a highway like Emirates Road. There need to be a minimum speed limit too, since many accidents are caused by slow drivers. Eliminating roundabouts and better signage will certainly help.
  • ritu 28 April 2011 09:03 0 0
    There are people who drive long distances for work... and now the speed limit is being reduced... where it takes 1 hour to reach now, it will soon take 1.5 hours!!
  • Raju 28 April 2011 08:28 0 0
    I think speed limit in all roads and highways of the UAE should be 80kph. This is the same limit in Singapore and will reduce accidents.
  • Joeyboy 27 April 2011 18:02 0 0
    Reducing the speed limits is not really the solution. Defensive driving should be promoted by the RTA to change the driving behaviour of crazy reckless drivers!
  • Mo 27 April 2011 14:26 1 0
    Firstly, the speed-jammer system should be implemented for all the taxis, trucks and mini buses. Taxi drivers get hyper active driving new brand Camrys and Altimas. Secondly, why can't they impose strict laws?
  • Brij 27 April 2011 12:56 0 0
    I would like to draw the attention of RTA/Dubai Municipality officials towards the new Dubai Marina/JBR interchange, which has truned into an F1 racing track. Scores of motorists drive thru this interchange unchecked and unchallenged by any speed monitoring device. This makes this interchange not only prone to accidents, but also a nightmare for residents of nearby buildings, who are unable to bear the constant running up and down of vehicles.
  • Pitbull 27 April 2011 12:44 0 0
    100 kph limit for a freeway is not reasonable at all! it will take 1/5 more time for people to get to their home! People should change not speed limits ...
  • Bloch 27 April 2011 12:36 0 0
    Accident happens due to overspeeding and reckless driving. They should not reduce the speed limit on Emirates Road.
  • Kristi 27 April 2011 12:12 0 0
    Instead of lowering the limit to 100, why not simply enforce it at 120? You go 121....you get a ticket.
  • Mohamed 27 April 2011 10:09 0 0
    We alreay See people driving at 100 on the fast lane causing traffic. If those new speed limits will come into place then prepare yourself for the amount of traffic due to people driving at 90 on A FIVE LANE HIGHWAY !!
  • Shahnawaz Mohammed 27 April 2011 10:09 0 0
    I think 100Km/hr on Emirates road is too slow. I stay in International city.Starts at 6.50 am & Reach JAFZA at 7.45. It's alomst 1 hr even though i drive on 140 km/ph. If it is reduced to 100 km/ph it think i will reach office only afetr 9 which will be too late. Hence, it's better not to reduced the speed limit on the highways.
  • Ali 27 April 2011 08:34 0 0
    120 kph is a reasonable limit for a freeway like Emirates Road. A car swerving suddenly at 90 kph is much more dangerous than a car safely cruising at 120 kph
  • Ajith 27 April 2011 08:27 0 0
    In most countries I have driven, and I have driven in a lot, 60 miles/hour meant just that.Not 70 miles/hour!
  • Loret 27 April 2011 08:12 0 0
    It is the mentality of drivers that need to be addressed, not speed. In other countries 120km/h does not result in so many accidents.

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