UAE drivers must avoid this lane, or pay AED 400 in fine

Abu Dhabi Police

Starting today, motorists have been warned against using the rightmost lane on Abu Dhabi's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Street.

In an announcement made on social media, the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate explained that the lane, in both directions, will be exclusively reserved for emergency vehicles, public transport buses and taxis.

Motorists who violate the rule will be fined AED 400, authorities added. 

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