Dh500 Fine: Pedestrians get Right of Way on Roads in School Residential Zones in Abu Dhabi

The rule applies on roads with a speed limit of 40km/hr

Motorists will face penalties for not giving way to pedestrians on roads in certain areas with a speed limit of 40 km/h in Abu Dhabi.

Pedestrians have the right of way when crossing roads with speed limits of 40km/hr in residential, school and hospital areas, Abu Dhabi Police said on Thursday.

The authority also stated that these areas do not require crossing lines for pedestrians to cross.

#فيديو | #شرطة_أبوظبي : المناطق السكنية والمدارس تعتبر جميع الأماكن فيها عبور مشاه التي تكون السرعة فيها 40 كم وأقل

التفاصيل :https://t.co/F7wVgUmvwR pic.twitter.com/pHlKWXfNEH— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) October 31, 2024

According to Section 69, non-compliant drivers will be fined Dh500 and 6 traffic points for not giving priority to pedestrians in these areas.

Motorists have been urged to always give pedestrians priority and reduce speed limit on these roads.

Source: Khaleejtimes