Time for some caution on the capital’s roads! Following recent road safety announcements, there’s been another update on the speed limit near school zones.
Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists not to exceed the 30 km/h speed limit near school zones, emphasising that safe driving is crucial for protecting students as the new academic year begins.
Are there other changes apart from the speed limit near school zones?
In a recent press release, the emirate’s police stated that motorists must adhere strictly to safe driving practices in areas surrounding schools.
There were seven key rules identified, namely:
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Never exceed the posted speed limit
- Exercise caution near stop signs and side lanes
- Obey traffic signals
- Watch for pedestrian crossings
- Anticipate unexpected situations
- Use designated parking areas and refrain from random stopping near schools.
With the return of the school year, the police have intensified patrols at intersections and along both internal and external roads to ease traffic congestion, ensure smooth bus movements, and safeguard children as they move between vehicles and school entrances.
To further support the change in speed limit near school zones, awareness campaigns have been rolled out to strengthen the road safety culture as a whole. Parents were urged to monitor their children closely and to come to a complete stop when school bus stop arms are deployed, a regulation designed to protect students crossing to and from buses.
Furthermore, another new rule in Abu Dhabi prohibits students from arriving at or leaving from school unless accompanied by an adult. The rule further outlines how long teachers or other supervisors will stay on before and after school to watch over the students until an adult guardian arrives to pick them up.
Drive safely and watch this space for more road updates!