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
