Buses and trucks in Abu Dhabi have been advised not to drive along roads and public highways while the heavy fog persists in the emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Police advised owners of heavy vehicles, trucks, and other similar vehicles to avoid driving on the roads as poor visibility poses an increased risk of accidents.
“The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police calls on owners of heavy vehicles, trucks, buses as well as on owners and officials at companies transporting labourers to alert drivers of these types of vehicles to abide by the decision banning their movement during foggy weather and to enhance precautionary measures to avoid traffic accidents, to ensure everyone’s safety,” said the Abu Dhabi Police on their announcement.
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Heavy vehicle drivers who will be caught on the road despite warnings will be fined AED 500 and will get four traffic points, as per article No. 104, decree No. 178 of 2017 regarding driving in times of fog in violation of the instructions of the concerned authority.
Drivers of heavy vehicles will only be allowed on the roads once the fog formation clears. They are advised to follow Abu Dhabi Police alerts on social media to keep themselves updated of temporary restrictions like this.
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