Ajman shows the way as it becomes first emirate to install smart speed limiter devices in taxis
The Ajman Transport Authority believes that the smart devices will stop drivers from over-speeding and bring down dangerous driving habits
In a bid to curb road accidents, Ajman authorities have directed taxis and limousines in the emirate to install smart speed limiter devices.
This is different from existing speed limiters in other emirates and can adjust the speed of the car based on the real-time location of the vehicle. The speed will also be adjusted as per the speed limit of the particular road.
The speed limiter system will be rolled out in phases. The Ajman Transport Authority believes that the smart devices will stop drivers from over-speeding and bring down dangerous driving habits.
The speed limiter will come with integrated smart mapping system and GPS to identify the speed limit of each area and road. It will be directly linked to the electronic driving system to ensure accuracy in speed control.
Regular data updates will be sent to a central command centre to ensure that the specified speed limits are met.
Ajman speed limit
The highest speed limit in Ajman is in Shaikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, where the speed limit is 120 kmph. Alamanama Street and Masfoot Street have a speed limit of 100 kmph.
There is an 80 kmph speed limit on Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Rd (industrial), Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Rd (residential), Shaikh Maktoum St (Hamidiya), Zayed Al Helio St, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St and Al Ittihad St.
Shaikh Ammar Bin Humaid St - Al Muwaihat and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Port have a speed limit of 70 kmph while Gulfa St, Al Zorah St - Marina, University St, Sheikh Rashid Bin Abdulaziz St and New Industrial have a 60 kmph limit.
The lowest speed limit of 50 kmph is enforced on Rashid Bin Humaid Street, Al Salam Street, Humaid Bin Rashid Street and Al Kuwait Street.
