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This article covers the various forms of transport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), by road, rail, air, water, etc.
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References
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- ↑ VM Sathish (13 October 2013). "All buses, trucks in UAE to have mandatory speed limiters: MoI". Emirates247.com. Dubai Media Incorporated. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ↑ Jay B. Hilotin (10 April 2013). "Rush on for speed limiters on buses as deadline expires". Gulfnews.com. Al Nasir Publishing LLC. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ↑ Road & Transport Authority (January 2012). "Part 5: Rules and Responsibilities". Light Motor Vehicle Handbook: A Guide to Safe Driving (PDF). Road & Transport Authority. p. 132.
- ↑ Safety & Traffic Solutions Committee Abu Dhabi (January 2013). "Guidance for Drivers". The Official Road User Code of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport. p. 1.
- ↑ "Abu Dhabi sets 160km/h highway speed limit". WhichCar. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ↑ "Driving Rules In Dubai UAE: All You Need To Know - Dubai Business Insights". 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
