The 20kmh speed limit buffer has always been a controversial topic in the federal traffic rules and regulations. Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zafeen, head of the Federal National Council and assistant commander-in-chief of the Dubai Police tweeted to get public opinion on, whether this speed limit buffer with 600 dirhams fine should be maintained or should we scrap the speed limit and reduce the fine to 300 dirhams. So far, over 2,000 People voiced on this issue.
This speed limit buffer gives drivers a relaxation to go 20km/h over than the speed limit, which means if the limit on E11 between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is 120 km/h, a driver can speed up to 139 km/h without getting a fine.
The UAE’s federal traffic rules are more lenient compared to international rules, which offer a very little buffer. The removal of this speed limit bugger has been considered a couple of times earlier as well, but no official action was taken.
Speeding is a major reason of road accidents in the UAE. With increasing awareness and amendments in the road safety rules, roads accidents are reducing in the UAE. The 20kmh speed limit buffer is also being considered to reduce the number of fatalities further down.