It is common for UAE motorists to drive in the left-most lanes on highways, also called fast lanes. This means they would be travelling at the top permissible speed — which can reach140kmph — throughout their journey.

Fast lanes are subject to multiple traffic rules, and violators can be fined up to Dh400.

Over the years, police departments around the country have launched campaigns to teach the public how to use the left lane properly.

The full list of rules is as follows:

- According to the Dubai Police, the fast lane should not be used unless you're overtaking another vehicle. Its use is limited to emergency vehicles and overtaking.

- Motorists driving at speeds that are slower than specified must not use the fast lane.

- Even if you are driving within the speed limit on the speed track, you cannot refuse to give way to motorists looking to overtake you.

- Police officers can issue a Dh400 fine and 4 black points against motorists who fail to give way to vehicles coming from the back or the left side of the road.

- Motorists looking to overtake in the fast lane cannot tailgate.

- Failure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front can result in a Dh400 fine.
In Dubai, delivery riders are not allowed to use the fast lane.