New traffic rule and fine for Abu Dhabi motorists

Abu Dhabi: Motorists in the capital have been notified against using the right lane on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Street starting December 1.

Announcing the new rule on Twitter on Saturday, the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate said the rightmost lane on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Street will be designated only for emergency vehicles, public transport buses and taxis.

The rule applies to both directions of the street.

Motorists who come on this lane will be charged a fine of Dh400, Abu Dhabi Police said in the tweet.