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Dubai: 5 things to keep in mind when driving in the fast lane

This is the right way to drive in the fast lane and avoid fines

Published: March 18, 2021 13:28 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Is someone tailgating you in the fast lane, even though you are driving within the speed limit? According to an awareness campaign launched by Dubai Police and Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), both you and the driver behind you are failing to abide by the rules of using the fast lane! — Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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In a new campaign called #GiveWayInTheFastLane, the authorities have provided details on the way in which motorists should use the fast lane. Here are the basic rules you need to follow: — Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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1. Not giving way is illegal Keep the fast lane free unless you are overtaking another vehicle because refusing to give way in the fast lane is illegal. — The fast lane should only be used for overtaking. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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2. Stick to the second lane Once you have used the fast lane to overtake, move to the lane on the right. — According to the awareness campaign, motorists should always drive in the right lane to ensure smooth traffic on the highway. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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3. Make way, even if you are within the speed limit In case a fast vehicle approaches you from behind, make way even if you are driving within the speed limit. — If you fail to give priority to vehicles coming from behind, you face a fine of Dh400 fine and four black points. Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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4. Don’t tailgate In case the driver does not make way for you, avoid tailgating and keep a safe distance from the other vehicle. — Dh400 traffic fine is also levied against motorists who fail to keep a safe distance between their vehicles and the vehicle in front. Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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5. Emergency vehicles get priority Remember that the fast lane is only for overtaking and emergency vehicles always have priority. — Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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