Starting November 1, 2025, Dubai and Sharjah will enforce stricter regulations governing delivery motorcycles, heavy vehicles, and buses on main and arterial roads, addressing the surge in traffic accidents involving delivery riders in recent years.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), working with Dubai Police, will prohibit delivery riders from using high-speed lanes on major roads. The restrictions prevent delivery bikes from accessing the two fastest lanes on roads with five or more lanes, or the fast lane on roads with three or four lanes. Access to smaller roads with two lanes or fewer remains permitted.
Violators face escalating penalties:
Riders exceeding speed limits by over 100 km/h will face fines starting at Dh200, rising to Dh400 for repeat offenses. The RTA has installed new signage across Dubai indicating restricted lanes for commercial motorcycles, alongside existing restrictions for trucks and heavy vehicles.
Enforcement will involve field inspections and digital surveillance coordinated by the RTA, Dubai Police, Department of Economy and Tourism, and delivery companies. These measures align with the emirate’s five-year traffic safety strategy focused on enforcement, road engineering, awareness campaigns, and traffic management systems.
In Sharjah, authorities are implementing a new lane designation system for motorcycles, delivery bikes, heavy vehicles, and buses on key roads:
Smart radars, high-definition cameras, and 24-hour traffic patrols will monitor compliance. Penalties include fines reaching Dh1,500 and 12 black points for heavy vehicles failing to stay in designated lanes, and Dh500 for ignoring road signs or traffic instructions under federal traffic law.
The regulatory surge reflects the rapid growth in e-commerce and food delivery operations across the UAE, where delivery rider numbers have increased significantly. Dubai’s enforcement of left-lane traffic rules represents part of a broader safety initiative in the region. Both emirates aim to achieve the highest standards of road safety and reduce fatalities associated with delivery operations during peak operational hours.
