Drivers have had to contend with poor visibility across the Emirates in recent weeks. Victor Besa / The National
Drivers have had to contend with poor visibility across the Emirates in recent weeks. Victor Besa / The National
Drivers have had to contend with poor visibility across the Emirates in recent weeks. Victor Besa / The National
Drivers have had to contend with poor visibility across the Emirates in recent weeks. Victor Besa / The National

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Sharjah bans lorries from roads during foggy weather

Drivers who ignore the safety measure face fines and points on their licences

The National

February 05, 2021

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Lorries and other heavy vehicles will be banned from travelling on Sharjah's roads during periods of fog.

Sharjah Police issued the directive on Friday as part of their efforts to bolster road safety when visibility is low.

Officials said drivers of such vehicles would be barred from internal and external roads until fog had cleared.

Motorists who ignore the ruling will be fined Dh500 and have four black points placed on their licence.

Heavy fog blankets the UAE:

Abu Dhabi was again shrouded in fog on Friday morning. Buildings on the Corniche could be seen emerging from the mist by these early risers taking a walk on the beach. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi was again shrouded in fog on Friday morning. Buildings on the Corniche could be seen emerging from the mist by these early risers taking a walk on the beach. Victor Besa / The National
A gull flies by buildings illuminated by the rising sun as it begins to burn off the fog. Victor Besa / The National
A gull flies by buildings illuminated by the rising sun as it begins to burn off the fog. Victor Besa / The National
A Corniche stroller takes a photo of the UAE flag as it emerges from the fog. Victor Besa / The National
A Corniche stroller takes a photo of the UAE flag as it emerges from the fog. Victor Besa / The National
People ride their bicycles on the Corniche, where dense fog reduced visibility for road users. Victor Besa / The National
People ride their bicycles on the Corniche, where dense fog reduced visibility for road users. Victor Besa / The National
A man strides out on a gloomy Corniche. Victor Besa / The National
A man strides out on a gloomy Corniche. Victor Besa / The National
The fog and accompanying cool temperatures were welcomed by people doing their early-morning exercises on the Corniche. Victor Besa / The National
The fog and accompanying cool temperatures were welcomed by people doing their early-morning exercises on the Corniche. Victor Besa / The National
Buildings in Corniche are shrouded in fog on Friday morning in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Buildings in Corniche are shrouded in fog on Friday morning in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A car drives through the fog at Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A car drives through the fog at Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
A vehicle drives to the Corniche in the morning fog. Victor Besa / The National
A vehicle drives to the Corniche in the morning fog. Victor Besa / The National
Motorists had to drive with special care on the E11 Highway towards Abu Dhabi city centre after fog descended for the second day in a row. Victor Besa / The National
Motorists had to drive with special care on the E11 Highway towards Abu Dhabi city centre after fog descended for the second day in a row. Victor Besa / The National
A road sign warns drivers to take care during the dense fog, which lifted by mid-morning. Victor Besa / The National
A road sign warns drivers to take care during the dense fog, which lifted by mid-morning. Victor Besa / The National

Morning commuters have been greeted by thick fog in recent weeks, prompting police to take action to reduce the risk of accidents.

Abu Dhabi Police implemented a similar ban on heavy vehicles last month.

The hazardous conditions have caused major disruption for drivers.

Last month, one person died and eight others were injured in a 19-vehicle pile-up in Abu Dhabi as heavy fog blanketed the capital.

Abu Dhabi Police said the accident was caused by drivers failing to take account of the poor visibility.

The force has regularly cut speed limits on many roads to 80kph during bouts of foggy weather.

Police announce speed changes on social media and on alerts sent by phone.

"Sharjah Police called on heavy vehicle and truck drivers to fully adhere to the decision to prevent this category of vehicles from driving during fog, and to take precautions and caution for their drivers, by applying correct measures that achieve the safety of road users," read a police statement on news agency Wam.

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