Abu Dhabi Police have announced a change to timings of trucks and buses during the holy month of Ramadan to allow for shifts in peak hour traffic.
Trucks and buses transporting workers with 50 passengers or more will not be allowed to operate on roads in the capital from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
In Al Ain, the morning restriction applies to heavy vehicles only.
Trucks also won't be allowed to operate from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm during evening peak hours for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
The decision, in cooperation with strategic partners, comes within the framework of efforts aimed at providing a smooth flow of traffic and reducing accidents that can be caused by heavy vehicles during the holy month.
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate urged drivers to abide by the commitment not to move during the specified periods, stressing tightening control on roads, applying violations on trucks and buses transporting violating workers, and monitoring and violating them through smart systems.
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