Motorists caught overtaking from the hard shoulder will face stiff penalties.
In a video released on their official social media channels, the Abu Dhabi Police showed three violators, who avoid traffic blocks by using the emergency lane.
The authority reminded that violators will face AED 1,000 in fine, and six black points on their driving licence.
The lane is reserved exclusively for emergency vehicles.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces contactless hotel check-in rollout
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced on Tuesday the citywide introduction of a one-time contactless hotel guest check-in solution.
UAE to change Friday prayer timing from January
The UAE will implement a nationwide change to the timing of Friday prayers beginning January 2, 2026, according to an announcement from the country’s religious authorities.
UNESCO hosts high-level talks on ‘information integrity’ at BRIDGE Summit
A high-level UNESCO diplomatic session at the BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi has warned that the erosion of trust in information, fuelled by AI, algorithms and online manipulation, is now a major global challenge affecting governance, democracy and social stability.
Fire breaks out at Al Reem Island construction site
Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have responded to a fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a building under construction on Al Reem Island.
Sri Lankan Army praises UAE search and rescue team
The Sri Lankan Army has praised the UAE’s search and rescue team for its speed, precision and ability to operate in challenging conditions as it continues missions in areas hit by floods and landslides.
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