Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed has discussed challenges faced by heavy vehicle drivers in Male’ City.
In a social media post on X, the minister said he had met with lorry drivers transporting goods from ports in Male’, at their request. The meeting discussed improving road transport, road safety for all users, schoolchildren and parents, and difficulties faced by drivers in traffic, he said.
Heavy vehicles and vehicles that have a capacity of more than 350kg are restricted from using most roads in Male’ during specified hours, with the exception of Boduthakurufaanu Magu. The restrictions apply from 6am to 8.30am and 11.30am to 1.30pm. Additional restrictions apply around school start and finish times. The ministry has warned that action will be taken against violators.
The government is working to strengthen traffic law enforcement, including through digital and electronic systems.