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Steering towards providing safer roads to drive on
The next time when you are driving down the hustling road in UAE, you may want to see around and marvel at the fact that you are driving in the company of drivers from over 200 countries. Khalid Javaid, Training and Technical Consultant, Emirates Driving Institute (EDI) says “Every new driver and expat must understand […]
Dubai Raises Speed Limit on Key Main Road
The speed limit on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street in the sector between Dubai-Al Ain Road and Al Yalayes Road has been raised from 90 km/hr to 100 km/hr by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General HQ. The new speed limit will be effective from 17th March 2019. Maitha […]
Tips For Driving in UAE Rains
Mainly accidents during rain happen because the drivers are not able to adapt to their driving styles to suit wet weather conditions. Here are some of the simple steps for drivers which will make them safe when driving during rain in Dubai. Check your tyres Keep in mind that the tyres that work well in […]
Garmin and Daimler Tie Up to Bring Wearable Tech into Mercedes-Benz
Just recently, Garmin has collaborated with Daimler to bring its wearable technology into Mercedes-Benz cars as the result of their Fit & Healthy project which was first unveiled at CES 2017. This joint effort will see Daimler launching a Mercedes-Benz branded version of the Garmin vívoactive® 3 GPS smartwatch to car owners and providing well-being […]
UAE Police Clarification on Social Media Post About 50% Off On Traffic Fines
The General Directorate of Sharjah Police has responded to rumors spreading on social media by denying the reduction of traffic violations by 50 percent. They also confirmed that the fine reduction has been republished as it has been first shared in October 2017 as a part of Golden Jubilee celebrations. The police recommend the residents […]
Dh1,000 Fine, 6 Black Points for Flouting This Traffic Rule in UAE
The UAE government has introduced Dh1,000 fine and six black points for those who throw trash from their vehicles. The anti-littering rule is not only restricted to large items, but is also applicable to tissue papers, aluminum cans or even a cigarette butt. As per the recently updated UAE Traffic Law, polluting the roads is […]
Bentley to be the First Automaker to Launch High-Speed In-car WiFi in the World
Watching Netflix and Skyping will soon be mainstream for back-seat Bentley passengers the moment the automaker launches super-fast secure in-car WiFi in all of its 2019 models. According to the British automaker, the high-speed in-car internet connection will enable HD movie streaming, virtual office applications, and video conferencing at speeds of up to 70mph (113km/h). […]
RTA Rolls Out First Phase of $218M Highway Project
Just recently, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the first phase of Latifa Bint Hamdan Street and Umm Al Sheef Street, which is a $218 million (AED 800 million) road project. In a statement, the RTA said that the second phase of the project will be inaugurated in the first quarter of next […]
Installment Fine Payment Introduced By the RTA In UAE
RTA has come up with a happy news for all the motorists across UAE as now they have the flexibility to pay fines in 12 interest-free instalments by using credit cards of seven select banks. Irrespective of vehicles registered in all emirates, the offer is valid only on fines issued by the RTA in Dubai. […]
Hangovers Can Make You Unsafe To Drive
A hangover can create a negative impact on your ability to drive as per a new academic study. As per the meta-analysis of 11 existing academic studies, researchers from the University of Bath found that “the ability to control a vehicle, as measured by deviation from a set course, was impaired” following a night of […]
