Abu Dhabi has removed the minimum speed limit of 120kmph on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311) in a bid to improve road safety and enhance traffic flow.
In a post on its official social media handle, Abu Dhabi Mobility explained that the move also aims to "support the smoother movement of heavy vehicles".
The maximum speed limit remains at 140kph and motorists are being urged to drive safely.
As part of continued efforts to improve road safety and support the smoother movement of heavy vehicles, the minimum speed limit system on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311) has been lifted … pic.twitter.com/ojQi53M0Mf
— أبوظبي للتنقل | AD Mobility (@ad_mobility) April 14, 2025
The minimum speed limit on E311 was introduced in May 2023. It had applied to the outer two lanes on the left, in both directions, with drivers dropping below the minimum speed on the designated lanes facing fines of Dh400.

Abu Dhabi Police warn against unauthorised celebratory parades
UAE President meets Indian Minister of External Affairs in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in Beijing on official visit to China
Dubai completes phase 1 of major sewerage project in Al Quoz
ഗാസയിലേക്ക് 53 ടൺ മെഡിക്കൽ സഹായം എത്തിച്ച് യുഎഇ
ഹോർമുസ് കടലിടുക്ക് അടച്ചുപൂട്ടാനോ ഗതാഗതം നിയന്ത്രിക്കാനോ ഇറാന് അവകാശമില്ലെന്ന് അഡ്നോക് സിഇഒ ഡോ. സുൽത്താൻ അൽ ജാബർ
കുവൈറ്റിന്റെ ദേശീയ സുരക്ഷ ലക്ഷ്യമിട്ടുള്ള ഭീകരാക്രമണ പദ്ധതി; അപലപിച്ച് യു എ ഇ
