Another day, another road update! This time, it’s a change in DARB toll timings and limits in Abu Dhabi.
If your commute takes you through toll roads, there have been some updates you should take note of. The Integrated Transport Centre has announced tariff and limit amendments starting September 1.
DARB toll timings change
Tariff hours will be extended from 3 pm to 7 pm, and charge limits on private vehicles will be removed in Abu Dhabi.
The evening period will be revised to run from 3 pm to 7 pm instead of the previous 5 pm to 7 pm. Mornings, however, will remain unchanged, with the DARB toll timings active from 7 am to 9 am, Monday through Saturday.
Tariffs will continue to be free of charge on Sundays and official public holidays.
DARB toll limits update
Additionally, the new amendments also remove the current daily and monthly toll caps for private vehicles. There will no longer be a maximum limit on the toll charges collected per vehicle each day, previously AED 16 daily.
The limit was also removed for monthly charges, which had been AED 200 for the first vehicle, AED 150 for the second, and AED 100 for the third and any additional vehicles.
A fee of AED 4 will continue to be applied each time a vehicle passes through a toll gate in the emirate.
The existing exemption policy will also continue for eligible groups, including People of Determination, low-income families, senior citizens, and retirees.
Apart from that, there are also some road closures that might require you to take alternate routes. Although in effect for just a few days, speed limits and routes are definitely something to take note of on a daily basis to avoid massive fines.
Drive safe!