Latest changes in the RTA Dubai road speed limit
The RTA recently announced a change in the road speed limit on Tripoli Street. The new speed limit in Dubai 2019 is applicable from Friday, October 25, 2019.
The new speed limit on Tripoli Street will most likely impact Mirdif residents or those living in Al Warqaa. People travelling towards Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and/or Emirates Road via Tripoli Street can count on a decrease in their commute time.
What is the New Dubai Speed Limit?
The revised road speed limit is applied in two divisions on Tripoli Street.
- From Emirates Road to Nouakchott Street, the speed limit is increased from 80 km/h to 100 km/h.
- The new road speed limit from Nouakchott Street to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road is 90 km/h.
Why Change Road Speed Limits?
According to the RTA Dubai, changes in road speed limits are often required to
- Address the non-compliance of existing speed limits
- Enforce best practices to ensure traffic is managed well
- Increasing safety on roads in Dubai
Following the change in Tripoli Street speed limit, all measures have been taken to reflect the new speed limit. The RTA and Dubai Police have ensured the speed limit signs along with cautionary and directional signs are duly updated for a safe and smooth transition. Speed cameras are also adjusted to account for the revised speed limits to avoid wrong ticketing.
More Speed Limit Changes Expected in Dubai
The RTA and Dubai Police are considering road speed revisions on all vital roads in the emirate. These changes for road speed limits will be based on RTA’s traffic safety studies. Recommendations to lower or increase speed limits on roads in Dubai depends on several factors, including
- Road condition
- Pedestrian movement
- Rate of urbanisation
- The actual speed of motorists (as observed for 85th percentile)
- Vital facilities available
- Surrounding environment
We will be updating you with timely details on all the new speed limits in Dubai for 2019. Till then, make your life and commute easier with these useful RTA apps and services in Dubai.
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