New traffic regulations for speed limit between Dubai and Sharjah route via Al Ittihad Road to Al Garhoud Bridge have been implemented as hefty fines could go as high as Dh3,000 in case of violation.
The speed limit has been reduced from 100kmph to 80kmph.
According to the UAE's federal new traffic law:
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 20kmph: Dh300 fine
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 30kmph: Dh600 fine
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 40kmph: Dh700 fine
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 50kmph: Dh1,000 fine
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by no more than 60kmph: Dh1,500 fine, 6 black points and 15-day confiscation
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 60kmph: Dh2,000, 12 black points, 30-day confiscation
Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80kmph: Dh3,000 fine, 23 black points and 60-day confiscation
Driving a vehicle below the minimum speed limit set for the road, if any: Dh400 fine
