From November 1, 2025, delivery bikes will be banned from fast lanes on major roads across Dubai as part of new RTA and Dubai Police safety regulations aimed at reducing accidents and improving traffic flow.
DUBAI: Starting November 1, 2025, delivery bikes in Dubai will no longer be allowed to use the leftmost fast lanes on major roads, under new regulations issued jointly by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police.
The move comes in response to a surge in traffic accidents involving delivery motorcycles, with 962 accidents recorded in 2025 alone. Delivery riders will now be restricted from the two leftmost lanes on roads with five or more lanes, and from the leftmost lane on roads with three or four lanes. Roads with two or fewer lanes are exempt from the restriction.
Hussain Al Banna, CEO of RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, said the decision is part of efforts to enhance rider safety and ensure traffic discipline in a rapidly growing sector. “The delivery sector plays a crucial role in Dubai’s economy, and this step ensures its growth aligns with safety and sustainability goals under Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda,” he said.
Delivery riders found violating the rules face an escalating series of fines—AED 500 for the first offence, AED 700 for the second, and permit suspension on the third. Riders exceeding 100 km/h on restricted roads will face separate speeding fines starting from AED 200.
The new policy also includes:
- Prohibitory signage to be added to roadways
- A public awareness campaign involving all major delivery operators
- An incentive programme—companies whose riders comply will be recognised under the “Delivery Sector Excellence Award”
Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei of Dubai Police said the policy is integral to Dubai’s Traffic Safety Strategy and will help curb fatalities involving motorcycles—currently among the most accident-prone vehicles on the road due to their vulnerability at high speeds.
So far in 2025, 78,386 traffic violations have been issued to delivery riders, up from 70,166 last year, highlighting the urgency behind the regulatory change.
