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How UAE's Smart Gates Will Protect Drivers And Make The Roads Safer

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In a significant move towards ensuring road safety and reducing the impact of heavy vehicles on UAE's highways, the MoEI has introduced amendments to the federal law regulating the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles.

United Arab EmiratesTransport
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In a significant move towards ensuring road safety and reducing the impact of heavy vehicles on UAE's highways, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has introduced amendments to the federal law regulating the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles.

These amendments were recently approved by the UAE Cabinet and have comprehensive implications for the nation's infrastructure, transport, and logistics sectors. The move represents a pivotal moment in the UAE's ongoing commitment to road safety.

Key Amendments

The most important of these amendments is the establishment of a permissible maximum weight for heavy vehicles at 65 tonnes, effective from 2024. These new weight limits aim to enhance road safety and reduce the risk of accidents involving heavy vehicles.

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