Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Street in Abu Dhabi has recently implemented a new rule that permits heavy vehicles to pass from a specific lane.
The authorities in Abu Dhabi have granted permission for heavy vehicles to use the second right lane on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Street, which extends from Benona Bridge to Ikad Bridge, for the sole purpose of passing other cars. This permission applies to both directions.
Date of implementation of this decision
Beginning on Monday, January 29, 2024, this commitment will be made.
For the sake of their own safety as well as the safety of other people who use the road, drivers of heavy vehicles are strongly encouraged to adhere to the recommendations. Drivers are required to remain in the right lane of the road at all times, unless they are attempting to pass another vehicle. Under these circumstances, the driver ought to first check the side mirrors to make certain that there are no blind spots before attempting to pass another vehicle. Following this, they are required to use signals first. Following the completion of the overtake, the motorist is required to return to the right lane.
The goal of this decision
Increasing the amount of traffic congestion in the emirate is one of the goals of the decision, which also intends to improve the safety of the roads in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and further develop the logistics transport industry.
Both traffic patrols and intelligent technology will be used to keep an eye on the road, as the authority has instructed. Those individuals who do not comply with the rules of overtaking will be subject to disciplinary action when discovered.
