Unified UAE Legislation Database

Federal Decree-Law No. 12 of 2023 Regulating the Weights and Dimensions of Heavy Vehicles

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

President of the UAE

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

We, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates,

- Upon reviewing the Constitution;

- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended;

- Federal Law No. 8 of 1986 Determining the Axle Load of Vehicles using UAE Roads,

- Based on the Proposal of the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and the approval of the Cabinet.

Have promulgated the following Decree-Law:

 

Article 1 — Definitions

In application of the provisions of this Decree-Law, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context otherwise requires:

State: United Arab Emirates.

 

Ministry: Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure.

 

Competent Authority: The Federal or Local Authority Competent to issue vehicle licences, manage the road network and its components, including bridges and tunnels, or manage traffic.

 

Authorized Person: A member of the police force or a judicial officer concerned with enforcing the monitoring procedures, issuing violations, and related corrective and preventive actions.

 

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