UAE issues fog warning, urges drivers to follow lowered speed limit

The UAE will see moderate to heavy fog until 10:00 am on November 3.

The National Centre of Meteorology is reporting a deterioration in visibility, in many cases, with less than 1,000 meters of horizontal clearance.

#Alert #Fog_Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/Vf6sVYGw38

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) November 3, 2021

Abu Dhabi Police have taken to social media to remind drivers about the reduction in speed limits to 80km/h, as will be notified on the electronic boards.

#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي تدعو السائقين الى الإلتزام بالسرعات المحددة "أثناء الضباب"

التفاصيل:https://t.co/j6YchptnRU#درب_السلامة#الضباب pic.twitter.com/HIoDflY1hD

— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) November 2, 2021

Key highways in the country are already operating on a reduced speed limit, including the Abu Dhabi - Al Ain road, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International road, and Abu Dhabi - Sweihan road.

A three-second gap to the vehicle in front is also recommended during poor visibility.