A new road safety campaign called 'Give Way in the Fast Lane' campaign was launched in collaboration with the Dubai Police General Command, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Media Incorporated.
The two-month traffic safety campaign has been initiated to raise awareness among drivers on the importance of giving way in the far left lane, or the fast lane, and by limiting the use to overtaking.
The campaign also focuses on using indicators while changing lanes and avoiding collision with other cars by keeping a safe distance between cars.
A fine of Dhs 400 and four black points will be given to drivers that do not give way to vehicles coming from the back or the left side of the road. A Dhs 400 fine will also be given out to drivers that do not maintain a safe distance between cars.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority said, "The campaign is one of many joint events that the RTA and Dubai Police have conducted to achieve the strategic objective of maintaining traffic safety across Dubai by implementing procedures and launching campaigns to inform road users."