# Dubai road traffic regulation updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dubai-road-traffic-regulation-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-22T03:51:25.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Dubai authorities have introduced several measures to manage traffic flow and safety across the emirate. In October 2026, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police implemented new truck movement restrictions. These measures include round-the-clock bans on specific locations such as Al Qudra Street, Meydan Street, all marine bridges, and the Airport Tunnel, while other areas face restrictions for up to 16 hours a day. Emirates Road remains exempt from these bans.

Following these restrictions, new speed limits were announced for five major road segments, effective November 1, 2026. Based on technical studies, speed limits will increase on Al Asayel Street, Latifa Bint Hamdan Street, and Al Mustaqbal Street. Conversely, limits will be reduced on Al Rebat Street and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street. The RTA is responsible for installing new signage and updating speed cameras to enforce these changes.

## Claims

- Revised speed limits on five Dubai road segments take effect on November 1, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The RTA will replace speed-limit signs and reprogram speed cameras to reflect the new limits. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Al Asayel Street speed limit will increase from 60 km/h to 80 km/h between Oud Maitha Street and Al Meydan Street. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Latifa Bint Hamdan Street speed limit will increase from 60 km/h to 70 km/h between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Al Mustaqbal Street speed limit will increase from 60 km/h to 70 km/h between Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Meydan Street. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Al Rebat Street speed limit will decrease from 100 km/h to 90 km/h between Marrakech Street and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street speed limit will decrease from 80 km/h to 70 km/h between 2nd December Street and Khalid bin Al Waleed Street. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The decision was based on an engineering and technical study involving an international consultant. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Dubai to implement new speed limits on five major roads

Dubai will update speed limits on five major roads starting November 1, 2026, increasing limits on three streets and decreasing them on two to improve traffic safety and flow.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-to-implement-new-speed-limits-on-five-major-roads

### 2026-09-26: Dubai to implement truck movement restrictions from October 2026

Dubai will implement new truck movement restrictions starting October 1, 2026, to improve traffic flow and safety. Emirates Road is exempt, while certain major roads will face 24-hour bans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-to-implement-truck-movement-restrictions-from-october-2026

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