Dubai RTA Has Changed Speed Limit On Key Road

If you are planning to head to Hatta this weekend, be sure that Dubai-Hatta Road speed limit has been reduced from 100km/h to 80 KM/h, effective immediately.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has reduced the speed limit on the sector extending between Dubai, Ajman and the Al Hosn roundabout, covering around six kilometres.

Existing speed limit signs showing 100 km/h have been replaced with 80 km/h signs.

Red lines will be marked at the start of the speed reduction zone to alert drivers of the traffic safety standards in place. The speed reduction has been made in coordination between RTA and Dubai Police Headquarters.

The Hatta Master Development Plan has been a part of a study. The study details improvement opportunities for the Dubai-Hatta Road and a forecast for future traffic volumes on the road.

The speed limit zone covers approximately six kilometres, and red lines are marked at the start of the zone – a customary practice on Dubai’s roads.

RTA depends on Dubai’s speed management handbook, which is in line with the highest international standards, to continually examine the speed restrictions on important Dubai highways.

For the best rates of speed, traffic flow, and traffic accidents, the manual identifies the proper criteria and metrics.

The design speed of the road and the average speed at which cars are seen to move are two elements that influence whether the speed is reduced or increased. Along with considering traffic volumes and accidents, it’s essential to evaluate the degree of urban development on either side of the roadway, pedestrian activity, and other essential services.