Road Restrictions for Heavy Vehicles in Dubai – Complete Guide

Dubai imposes strict road restrictions on heavy vehicles — including time-of-day bans, road-specific bans, weight limits, and dimension limits. Contractors, logistics companies, and fleet operators must understand these restrictions to avoid fines, vehicle impoundment, and project delays. HMJ Contracting helps clients navigate heavy vehicle restrictions and obtain exemption permits. Call +971 50 778 9046.

Types of Heavy Vehicle Restrictions in Dubai

Time-Based Restrictions (Banned Hours)

Heavy vehicles are banned from certain roads during peak traffic hours — typically morning and evening rush periods. See our heavy vehicle road timings guide and banned times permit page.

Road-Specific Bans

Some roads carry 24-hour heavy vehicle bans — particularly in urban centres like Downtown Dubai, DIFC, and Dubai Marina. See our truck movement restrictions guide.

Weight Restrictions

Roads have maximum weight limits based on their structural design. Vehicles exceeding these limits require an overweight vehicle permit with an approved route.

Dimension Restrictions

Vehicles exceeding standard width, height, or length limits need abnormal load permits with route assessment for bridge clearances and road widths.

How to Get an Exemption

When your project requires heavy vehicle movement outside permitted times or on restricted roads, an RTA exemption permit is available. HMJ manages the application and provides any required TMA escort vehicles. See our heavy construction vehicle permit page and crane transport permit page.

Get Help with Heavy Vehicle Restrictions

Call +971 50 778 9046. See our construction vehicle movement permit page.