Dubai: Motorists faced a number of delays on Monday due to a number of accidents on major highways in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Two accidents were reported near Ghantoot on the Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, which stalled traffic heading in both directions.
Accident on E11 Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Rd after Ghantoot. One in each direction, towards #Dubai & towards #AbuDhabi. Please drive with caution ⚠. pic.twitter.com/LAyEhzNpxQ
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) February 19, 2018
Abu Dhabi Police warned motorists to drive with caution and to follow traffic rules in order to prevent further accidents from occurring.
In Dubai, motorists faced a backlog of traffic on Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road after the Mirdif intersection, heading towards Sharjah.
Accident on #SMBZR after Mirdif City Centre towards #Sharjah causing congestion. pic.twitter.com/yR6pVV2s1y
— TrafficDXB (@trafficdxb) February 19, 2018
Heavy delays were also reported on Umm Suqeim Street after an accident happened near Al Quoz.
Another accident affected traffic flow on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, near Dubai Silicone oasis, in the direction towards Dubai.
Motorists were also reminded about the recently amended traffic rules, and the fines associated with driving on the hard shoulder.
اللائحة التنفيذية المعدلة لقانون السير و المرور
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) February 17, 2018
Amended Regulations of the Traffic Law pic.twitter.com/hYY8FjMmw5
On its Twitter account, Abu Dhabi Police recently said that driving on the hard shoulder will bring a Dh1,000 fine, in addition to six black points. Drivers caught blocking emergency vehicles will also face a Dh1,000 fine, as well as four black points. In both instances, motorists will have their vehicles impounded for a period of 30 days.