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Not adhering to mandatory lanes will land you a Dh400 fine

What is a mandatory lane and what are the rules associated with it? Find out.

Published: December 19, 2021 17:20 Zainab Husain, Staff Writer

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Crossing solid road line markings while driving, and not adhering to ‘mandatory lanes’ will land you with a fine of Dh400 fine, Abu Dhabi Police has warned. — Changing lanes or overtaking dangerously can cause accidents and serious injuries. Image Credit: JESHOOTS.com/Pexels

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On December 19, Abu Dhabi police posted a video of reckless drivers not adhering to mandatory lanes on their official Instagram page. — The authority posted the video to raise awareness about traffic safety. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives

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In the video, cars can be seen moving abruptly from the extreme left lane of the road and taking an exit to the right, thus endangering other motorists’ lives. The particular stretch of the road shown in the video had ‘mandatory lanes’, which were not adhered to. — The authority posted the video to raise awareness about traffic safety. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives

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What are ‘mandatory lanes’? Mandatory lanes are marked by a solid, unbroken white line, which means that drivers are prohibited from changing lanes when driving on such a stretch of the road. — Drivers should stay in their lane until the solid lines end. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Abu Dhabi’s Traffic and Patrols Directorate also clarified that a mandatory lane is where drivers can’t change lanes in either direction – right or left. — Also, there is a Dh600 fine for using these lanes in Dubai. Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1611067724979 Image Credit: Supplied

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The Directorate added that in some cases, a mandatory lane may be created temporarily, based on certain circumstances such as time, place or traffic jams and accidents. — Other reasons for a lane to be temporarily marked with a solid white line may be lack of vision, road conditions or at intersections, while waiting for priority traffic. Image Credit: WAM

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Abu Dhabi Police also highlighted the importance of dedicated public transportation lanes, where light motor vehicles are barred from entering, like lanes for buses and taxis. — Light motor vehicles are strictly prohibited from driving in dedicated lanes for taxis and buses. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives

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Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to abide by lane discipline rules, especially while in these mandatory lanes, and warned that failing to do so may result in serious accidents and severe injuries. — You can also get a Dh400 fine if your car number plate is not visible: Read more here: gulfnews.com/1.1626188847533 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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