All Truck Drivers Will Be Affected By This New Rule That Is Being Introduced By The RTA
The Roads and Transport Authority has introduced the implementation of remote monitoring devices in heavy trucks to detect faults.
The introduction of this new device is set to make roads safer as truck driving behaviours will be supervised constantly.
The new rule will be active starting August 1.
Applications for the service are already opened
Trucker owners are advised to register for the service through either the RTA website or by calling the vehicles safety service on 60056000.
The cost of the service will begin at AED1,620 and have an annual subscription fee of AED500.
#RTA announced the start of the Mandatory Phase for installation of remote monitoring devices 1/2 pic.twitter.com/yXVbCwOUlB
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) July 30, 2017
to detect faults in heavy trucks that have completed more than 20 years in service. 2/2
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) July 30, 2017
The new rule has been set to increase safety
Ahmed Bahrozyan, Chief Executive Officer at the RTA’s Licensing Agency, said that “The new service has a feature of monitoring the number of driving hours and attitudes of heavy vehicle drivers on roads, such as reckless driving, sudden braking, dangerous acceleration, over speeding, traffic accidents and driving in prohibiting timing or places among others”.
