The UAE Ministry of Interior has outlined 11 truck traffic violations and their corresponding penalties, including fines, black points and licence suspensions, as part of efforts to improve road safety and protect motorists.
The UAE Ministry of Interior has highlighted 11 traffic violations involving heavy vehicles, outlining the penalties drivers could face for breaching road safety regulations.
The reminder comes days after a major accident in Fujairah that claimed 14 lives and left around 30 people injured. The 23-vehicle collision also caused extensive damage to several vehicles and trucks.
Of the 14 people killed, 10 were Emiratis and four were Indians. The 30 injured included eight Emiratis, seven Indians, six Omanis, three Egyptians, two Jordanians, two Pakistanis and two Brazilians.
What happened in the Fujairah accident?
UAE authorities earlier provided details of two consecutive crashes along Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road (E66), towards Fujairah. Preliminary investigations found that both incidents took place in an area where the right-hand lane had been closed for maintenance work.
The first crash involved a vehicle colliding with a stationary truck. In the second incident, a truck carrying two shipping containers struck several vehicles before overturning.
Following the interrogation of the truck driver involved, the Public Prosecution ordered his pretrial detention. Security measures were put in place while he remained in hospital.
In a statement following the deadly collision, the ministry stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility and is vital to preventing casualties and protecting all road users.
11 truck traffic violations
The ministry outlined the violations and their corresponding penalties under Ministerial Resolution No. 178 of 2017 on traffic control rules and procedures. The penalties include fines, black points, driving licence suspensions and vehicle impoundment.
The violations and penalties are:
1. Causing an accident that results in a vehicle overturning
- Fine: Dh3,000
- Driving licence suspension: One year, starting from the date the licence is withdrawn
2. Failing to follow the designated lane
- Fine: Dh1,500
- Black points: 12
3. Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that endangers others or damages roads
- Fine: Dh2,000
- Black points: 6
4. Driving or entering roads and areas where heavy vehicles are prohibited
- Fine: Dh1,000
- Black points: 4
5. Allowing items to fall or spill from a heavy vehicle’s load
- Fine: Dh3,000
- Black points: 12
6. Failing to install reflective stickers on the rear of trucks and transport vehicles
- Fine: Dh500
7. Operating industrial and construction vehicles, tractors or mechanical equipment without a permit from the Licensing Authority
- Fine: Dh1,500
8. Driving a vehicle with unroadworthy tyres
- Fine: Dh500
- Black points: 4
- Vehicle impoundment: 7 days
9. Failing to cover truck loads
- Fine: Dh3,000
10. Failing to comply with loading and unloading regulations at designated locations
- Fine: Dh1,000
- Black points: 4
11. Overtaking in areas where it is prohibited
- Fine: Dh3,000
- Driving licence suspension: One year, starting from the date the licence is withdrawn
Dubai’s road authorities have introduced several measures over the years to regulate truck movement and improve road safety. These include parking penalties and restrictions on where and when heavy vehicles can operate.
In December 2025, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced fines of up to Dh200,000 for truck drivers and operators who park illegally on main roads across Dubai. The decision followed an extensive inspection campaign.
Dubai introduces truck movement restrictions across key roads
Earlier, on October 1, Dubai Police and the RTA introduced new restrictions on truck movement across the emirate, with Emirates Road exempt from the decision.
The restrictions vary according to the road and traffic conditions. Some routes, including Al Qudra Street, Al Meydan Street, all crossings and Airport Tunnel, are subject to a 24-hour truck ban.
Other roads, including Sheikh Zayed Road and Beirut Street, as well as residential areas such as Al Mizhar, Muhaisnah and Oud Al Muteena, have restrictions in place for 16 hours a day, from 6am to 10pm.
On urban roads such as Airport Street, Oman Street and Damascus Street, trucks are restricted during three peak periods: 6.30am to 8.30am, 1pm to 3pm and 5.30pm to 8pm.
