Top Reasons Why Should you Observe the Speed Limits

Seeing our parents drive when we were younger, we could not wait to get in the driving seat. For nearly all of us, driving for the first time is considered a rite of passage. It marks the start of adult life. Likewise, parents are always thrilled at the idea of buying their children their very own car. For those of us who cannot afford a separate vehicle for their children, teaching them how to drive is just as thrilling.

Unfortunately, as parents, we fail to teach our kids to respect the road laws. Hence, they frequently violate traffic rule and regulations. Well, we cannot put the entire blame on kids alone. As adults, we too, are violating the traffic rules. The reasons for disregarding the traffic rules are many. There is no point in discussing the reasons as many of us would feel that it does not apply to them.

Instead, we focus on a common violation – over speeding. Whether it be a young adult or a fully matured person, everyone is guilty of over speeding at least once in their lifetime. Reaching a place on time is one of the most common reasons given while over speeding. The other most common reason is that we are experienced and can handle the car at such high speeds.

The number of deaths & accidents associated with over speeding in the UAE and around the world speak otherwise. The speed limit is determined by professionals, and many factors are considered while setting up the speed limit. If you think that it is there for no reason, you are challenging the expertise of professionals with countless experience.

Benefits of Following the Speed Limits on Roads

We will discuss the benefits of following the speed limit below.

• Safety

Driving slowly can reduce the likelihood of an accident. Even if you end up in a crash, the damage will not be as severe. If you are met with an accident while over speeding, the likelihood of severe injury and substantial damage to the car increases drastically.

• Increase the Tire’s Durability

If you are continuously driving above the speed limit, you are putting extra strain on your tyres. Hence, the durability of the tyres is likely to be reduced. Therefore, drive at the recommended speeds to ensure maximum durability. There are multiple reasons that tyres degrade quickly when over speeding. The excessive heat being generated is one primary reason.

• Fuel Efficiency

Over the last couple of months, fuel prices were continuously increasing in the UAE. While the increase is attributed to external factors, driving within limits can help you decrease your fuel bill. When a driver is over speeding, the vehicle is consuming more fuel. Hence, you will be using more money than usual on your fuel.

However, if drive slow, you can save costs on fuel. Moreover, most cars have 'Eco Mode'. It stands for economical mode and automatically turns on when the vehicle is at a certain speed. This feature ensures that the car is covering the maximum distance per litre of fuel. It turns off when driving at high speeds.

• Fines

If you are over speeding, be prepared to pay hefty fines as well. If you are exceeding the speed limit by 80 km/h or more, you are slapped with an AED 3000 fine. If this is not severe enough, you also get 23 black points on your license. Also, the vehicle is also impounded for 60 days (in case of light vehicles). If you are even exceeding the speed limit by no more than 20 km/h, you will get an AED 300 fine.

• Stress-Free

Over speeding is a cause of significant stress. You are always on the edge of your seat, making hard turns and applying sudden brakes. It increases the stress level and can impede your judgement. When you are fond of driving at high speeds, a traffic jam can cause you to become frustrated and angry. It leads to road rage cases.

• Awareness

By driving slowly, you are more aware and responsive to the environment. You can react more sensibly to any potential untoward situation. Moreover, you can keep an eye on the other drivers, which can help you prevent collisions and much more.

Final Words

The UAE is quite famous for its cars. The most sophisticated & expensive cars are founding roaming around the UAE. If you want to test the limits of your vehicle, seek the nearest racetracks. These racetracks are designed for people to test their cars, and they can seek guidance from professionals as well.

Outside these specially designed racetracks, you are endangering your own life and those of others. Moreover, we can give you countless more reasons to respect the speed limit, although we feel that the above reasons are enough. Drivers must understand that the speed limit has been set for their safety. If you learn to appreciate it, be assured that you are reducing the likelihood of injury/accident.