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Gulf country to ban heavy vehicles weighing over 65 tonnes on roads

Dubai: The UAE government has decided to ban heavy vehicles weighing over 65 tonnes on roads. The new decision will come into force from next year. The decision is a part of a federal law that regulates the weight of vehicles approved by the UAE Cabinet.

A smart electronic gate system will be introduced to measure and monitor the weight and dimensions of heavy vehicles. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai  said that the  decision was taken to preserve advanced infrastructure and enhance road safety.

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Sheikh Mohammed also announced a new system of rewards and incentives for employees of the federal government. The financial and in-kind incentives are for three categories: Outstanding annual performance, exceptional achievements (within the entity) and state-level achievements.

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