The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the General HQ of Dubai Police have decided to reduce the speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road from 120 kph to 110 kph across the Dubai segment of the two roads. The decision, which shall take effect from today, 15 October 2017, has been taken as part of the two parties’ efforts to curb traffic accidents and ensure the safety of road users. The 20 kph buffer will remain in place.
Engineer Maitha bin Adai, CEO of Traffic and Roads Agency, RTA, said, “Lowering the speed limits on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Emirates Roads is a result of elaborate traffic safety studies and analysis of traffic accident data along with their causes over the past years. It resulted in addressing several traffic safety requirements such as pedestrian bridges, safety rails, and truck lay-by areas; which contributed to realising RTA’s vision”.
Major General Eng. Advisor Mohammed Saif Al Zaffein, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, said, “The objective of reducing the speed limits on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road is to curb traffic accidents, especially fatal accidents, and step up the safety of users of both roads. Speed is a key contributor or associated factor for up to 60% of traffic road fatalities”.