In a significant move to bolster traffic safety, Abu Dhabi’s transport authorities have announced comprehensive revisions to speed regulations across three major arterial roads, effective February 9, 2026. The initiative, spearheaded by the Joint Traffic Safety Committee, represents the latest phase in the emirate’s ongoing campaign to mitigate accident risks and improve roadway security.
The updated speed restrictions will be implemented on critical transport corridors. The Abu Dhabi–Al Ain Road (E22) will undergo a substantial reduction from 160 km/h to 140 km/h across both directions between Al Nahda Interchange and Bani Yas Interchange. The subsequent segment extending to the Bridge Complex will experience a further decrease from 140 km/h to 120 km/h. Additionally, Al Rawdah Road (E30) will have its maximum permitted speed lowered from 120 km/h to 100 km/h in both travel directions.
This regulatory adjustment continues a pattern of traffic safety enhancements initiated throughout 2025. Previous measures included similar speed limit reductions on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road (E11) and Abu Dhabi–Sweihan Road (E20). In a complementary strategy, authorities eliminated the mandatory minimum speed requirement of 120 km/h on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Road (E311), simultaneously removing associated financial penalties for non-compliance.
The emirate has concurrently advanced its technological approach to traffic management through the implementation of a variable speed limit system on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street. This intelligent infrastructure utilizes real-time data from sensors and surveillance cameras to dynamically adjust speed restrictions according to prevailing road conditions, congestion patterns, and environmental factors.
Transport officials have emphatically urged motorists to strictly observe these revised regulations, emphasizing that compliance is fundamental to ensuring collective roadway safety for all users.