The General Command of Sharjah Police on Thursday announced that lane rules in the emirate will change from November 1.
The new rules have allocated dedicated lanes for motorbikes, buses and trucks on major and secondary roads. These are being implemented by the Sharjah police in coordination with the Roads and Transport Authority.
What are the changes in traffic rules?
The far-right lane will be reserved for buses and heavy vehicles.
On four-lane roads, motorbikes have to use the third and fourth lanes from the right.
On three-lane roads, motorbikes can use either the middle or the right lane.
On two-lane roads, motorbikes are required to stay on the right lane.
The authorities believe that this initiative will ensure road safety and smooth traffic flow. Across the UAE, vehicles weighing over 65 tonnes are banned on roads. There are similar traffic regulations in other emirates in the country.
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Abu Dhabi, earlier this year, banned heavy vehicles from using roads during rush hours. Delivery bikers in Abu Dhabi are banned from using the two left-most lanes.
Ajman also has a similar rule, wherein delivery bikers should stay in the two right lanes on roads with three or four lanes.
In Dubai, delivery bikers will be banned from using high-speed lanes from November 1. They are also not allowed to use the two left-most lanes on roads with five or more lanes. The left-most lane is off limits for delivery riders on three- or four lanes. Riders can use either lanes on two-lane roads.
