Dhs1,000 fine, 6 black points for overtaking from the hard shoulder in Abu Dhabi

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Abu Dhabi Police have shared video clips of motorists overtaking from the wrong side and warned them against overtaking from the shoulder of the road that may lead to major accidents and chaos.

The Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation with the Follow-up and Control Centre, and within the "You Comment" initiative, broadcast a video of the overtaking violation from the shoulder of the road.

The police said that Article No. 42 of the Federal Traffic Law stipulates that "overtaking on the shoulder side of the road" may incur a fine of Dhs1,000 and 6 traffic points.

The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police appealed to drivers to avoid overtaking other vehicles in a wrong way, and warned against overtaking from the shoulder of the road designated for emergency cases and emergency vehicles, which enhances the speedy access to accident sites, aiding the injured and saving their lives, and called on drivers to leave a sufficient and safe distance to avoid sudden stops of vehicles without any need.

The police said that motorists must follow road signs and the flow of traffic on internal roads, respecting traffic rules and driving ethics, and avoiding reckless behaviour on the roads.