Abu Dhabi Police will introduce a new speed limit on a main road in the capital from Monday.
The force tweeted the news on Saturday, explaining that a section of the Sheikh Zayed Road would now have a reduced speed limit of 100 kilometres an hour from 120kph.
The new limit applies to the Qasr Al Bahr intersection in both directions, it said.
The road is one of the main routes into the capital from the outer suburbs and Dubai.
Speed cameras have been calibrated to capture anything travelling at more than the new limit from September 26.
Abu Dhabi Police frequently advise motorists on safer driving habits and often reduce speed limits during difficult driving weather.
How to drive to save petrol - in pictures
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Experts say motorists should be aware of the “sweet spot” of their car on longer journeys in top gear. Cars consume more fuel if the speed goes beyond 80 to 90kph because of air resistance. Photo: Unsplash/ Chuttersnap -
Using a roof box can increase fuel costs substantially as it disrupts the aerodynamics of the car it is on, making its impact on air resistance greater. Getty Images -
Keeping your tyres properly inflated is extremely important. If your tyres are a little bit softer, that will damage your fuel efficiency a lot. Getty Images -
In heavy traffic, such as when stuck in a logjam between Sharjah and Dubai, the important thing is to try to maintain a constant speed for optimal fuel consumption. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
When in traffic, try to move forward slowly. This way, you may avoid having to use the brakes and wasting the energy used in accelerating if vehicles in front of you halt again. Antonie Robertson/The National -
When stuck in a traffic jam, avoid going faster because you will always be stuck behind the car in front of you. This will avoid unnecessary use of the brake and accelerator and save on fuel. Pawan Singh / The National -
Petrol prices in the UAE have fallen slightly in May. Prices rose more than 10 per cent in February, a further 10 per cent in March, and then 16 per cent in April as global oil prices surged beyond $100 a barrel. Victor Besa / The National
