Dubai No Entry Time for Heavy Vehicles – When Trucks Are Banned

Dubai enforces no entry times for heavy vehicles on major roads to reduce congestion during peak hours. Trucks, trailers, tankers, and heavy commercial vehicles that enter restricted roads during banned hours face fines and potential vehicle impoundment. HMJ Contracting helps contractors understand these restrictions and obtain exemption permits when needed. Call +971 50 778 9046.

What Are Dubai’s No Entry Times?

The RTA restricts heavy vehicle entry on specific roads during peak traffic periods. The standard banned windows are typically the morning rush (approximately 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and evening rush (approximately 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM), though exact times vary by road and are updated periodically. Some roads in central Dubai carry 24-hour bans for heavy vehicles.

Which Vehicles Are Affected?

• Heavy goods vehicles and trucks above specified weight limits
• Trailer combinations and articulated vehicles
• Concrete mixers and pump trucks
• Construction equipment transporters and low-loaders
• Tankers and bulk carriers
• Any commercial vehicle exceeding the posted weight restriction for the road

What If You Must Deliver During Banned Hours?

Concrete pours, crane mobilisation, and emergency equipment deliveries cannot always wait for permitted hours. An RTA exemption permit allows entry during banned times when justified. See our banned times permit page, road timings guide, and truck movement restrictions guide.

Related Permits

See our road restrictions for heavy vehicles guide, heavy construction vehicle permit page, and crane transport permit page.

Get Help with No Entry Time Exemptions

Call +971 50 778 9046.