Dhs400 fine for driving 'excessively slow' in Dubai

Brigadier Juma Salem Bin Suwaidan, Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, stated that the fine for driving at an excessively slow speed below the minimum limit allowed on the road, according to the Federal Traffic Law, is Dhs400, adding that it also applies if the driver fails to give priority to vehicles coming from behind or from the overtaking lane.

- Somaya Saad, Staff Reporter

Brigadier Bin Suwaidan added that the right lane is designated for slower vehicles, while the left one is for faster and overtaking vehicles.

He emphasised that driving at a very low speed can be as dangerous as exceeding the speed limit, as it disrupts traffic flow and endangers road users.

He noted that a significant number of traffic accidents occur due to vehicles driving below the permitted speed, especially in the left lane, and failing to give way to other vehicles.

This often leads to improper overtaking from the right, causing severe accidents, he added.