Truck Movement Restrictions Dubai – Banned Roads, Restricted Hours, and Exemptions

Dubai enforces strict truck movement restrictions to reduce congestion and improve road safety during peak hours. Heavy commercial vehicles, trailers, and construction trucks are banned from specific roads and during specific time windows. Understanding these restrictions — and knowing how to get an exemption when your project demands it — is essential for any contractor operating in Dubai. HMJ Contracting manages truck movement exemption permits. Call +971 50 778 9046.

What Vehicles Are Restricted?

The restrictions apply to trucks, trailers, tankers, and heavy commercial vehicles above specified weight thresholds. This includes concrete delivery trucks, material supply vehicles, low-loaders carrying construction equipment, and any heavy goods vehicle that exceeds the posted weight limit for restricted roads.

When Are Trucks Banned?

Truck bans typically apply during morning and evening peak hours — the exact times and affected roads are published by the RTA and updated periodically. Some roads carry 24-hour truck bans. Contractors must check the current restrictions before planning any heavy vehicle movement.

How to Get an Exemption

If your project requires truck movement during banned times or on restricted roads, an exemption permit is available from the RTA. See our heavy vehicle banned times permit page for the full application process. HMJ manages exemption applications and coordinates any required TMA escort vehicles for the movement.

Related Permits

See also our heavy construction vehicle permit page, crane transport permit page, overweight and overdimension permit page, and construction vehicle movement permit page.

Get Help with Truck Movement Restrictions

Call +971 50 778 9046.