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Discuss this article (21 Comments)Speed limit cushion set to drop for Dubai buses, taxis
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SPEED LIMIT: Dubai police are to reduce the cushion at which radars catch speeding taxis, trucks and buses. (Getty Images)
The speed limit cushion at which radars will flash speeding vehicles is set to be reduced by 10km/hr from the existing 20km/hr, it was reported on Monday.
The new rule, which is due to be introduced in November, will apply to trucks, buses and taxis only and police chiefs said they expect the move to result in a 10 percent drop in serious accidents.
In comments published by Khaleej Times, Brigadier Mohammed Saif Al Zafin said the reduction was designed to reduce road deaths caused by speeding.
From November, if the speed limit on a road is 100km/hr, the fixed and mobile radars will register on the computer vehicles travelling at 111km/hr instead of at 120km/hr.
He told the paper: “Reducing the radar control speed limit will decrease serious accidents by 10 percent during the next coming months.”
He said that 22 people died in incidents involving mini buses, 16 died in pickup caused accidents while 24 died in heavy trucks mishaps in 2008. Deaths involving taxis numbered 38.
Zafin said the lack of driving discipline and speeding were the main causes for the accidents.
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I think it's a good initiative
Posted by Peter Stephan, Dubai, UAE on Monday 2 November 2009 at 11:05 UAE time
It is certainly a good initiative.
But I think trucks and heavy trucks should have lower speed limits, in addition to lower max speed.
Like a road of 100 Kmph for light vehicles should limit heavy trucks to 80 Kmph.
Posted by Peter Stephan, Dubai, UAE on Monday 2 November 2009 at 11:05 UAE time
It is certainly a good initiative.
But I think trucks and heavy trucks should have lower speed limits, in addition to lower max speed.
Like a road of 100 Kmph for light vehicles should limit heavy trucks to 80 Kmph.
confused
Posted by AVK, Duabai, UAE on Friday 30 October 2009 at 23:09 UAE time
if you dont mind i have a dought. if you are implimenting this rules to reduce accident and you are installing camera every where to warning or to earn. why don't you make a rule that if the delears want to sell their vehicle (any kind ) in UAE the vechicles maximum speed should be 100km per hour not more than that then the people will not drive more than hundred so the driver can control the vehicle and save their life , also can save the pocket from fine. if the manufacturer don't want to fix, then the supplier can fix the speed limiting instrument.once the rule made then 30% of the accident can control. and if you avoid fixing temporary camera here and there it will also save another 10% the remaining accident is happening because of drivers NEGLIGENCE and over confident
Posted by AVK, Duabai, UAE on Friday 30 October 2009 at 23:09 UAE time
if you dont mind i have a dought. if you are implimenting this rules to reduce accident and you are installing camera every where to warning or to earn. why don't you make a rule that if the delears want to sell their vehicle (any kind ) in UAE the vechicles maximum speed should be 100km per hour not more than that then the people will not drive more than hundred so the driver can control the vehicle and save their life , also can save the pocket from fine. if the manufacturer don't want to fix, then the supplier can fix the speed limiting instrument.once the rule made then 30% of the accident can control. and if you avoid fixing temporary camera here and there it will also save another 10% the remaining accident is happening because of drivers NEGLIGENCE and over confident
Speed Cameras
Posted by GM, Abu Dhabi, UAE on Thursday 22 October 2009 at 09:16 UAE time
What proportion of accidents are caused by sudden lane changes made by some who think that 10m is enough time to change from the fast lane to a right hand turn off?
Posted by GM, Abu Dhabi, UAE on Thursday 22 October 2009 at 09:16 UAE time
What proportion of accidents are caused by sudden lane changes made by some who think that 10m is enough time to change from the fast lane to a right hand turn off?
Education
Posted by Khaled, Dubai, UAE on Wednesday 21 October 2009 at 18:30 UAE time
We need Education not Regulations !
Posted by Khaled, Dubai, UAE on Wednesday 21 October 2009 at 18:30 UAE time
We need Education not Regulations !
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