Reduced speed limits were introduced on some Abu Dhabi routes after parts of the country were blanketed by thick fog on Wednesday morning.
Abu Dhabi Police urged early morning commuters to be vigilant during the hazardous weather, which hampered visibility on the roads.
Speed limits were temporarily cut to 80kph on stretches of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road in Abu Dhabi.
The force said the temporary speed caps were lifted shortly before 7.30am.
Motorists also experienced delays due to slow-moving traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai as the fog swept in.
Drivers who fail to abide by the reduced speed limits enforced during adverse weather face traffic fines.
“Abu Dhabi Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog,” the force stated on social media.
“They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive safely.”
An alert was sent to mobile phones shortly after 6.30am by Abu Dhabi Police asking drivers to stick to temporary speed limits in place.
The National Centre of Meteorology issued a red alert – warning of visibility falling below 1,000 metres – for Abu Dhabi's Al Rahba area.
The NCM said the foggy weather was expected to persist until 8.30am.
Similar safety warnings were issued after dense fog in April.
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Abu Dhabi traffic facts
Drivers in Abu Dhabi spend 10 per cent longer in congested conditions than they would on a free-flowing road
The highest volume of traffic on the roads is found between 7am and 8am on a Sunday.
Travelling before 7am on a Sunday could save up to four hours per year on a 30-minute commute.
The day was the least congestion in Abu Dhabi in 2019 was Tuesday, August 13.
The highest levels of traffic were found on Sunday, November 10.
Drivers in Abu Dhabi lost 41 hours spent in traffic jams in rush hour during 2019
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