Transport Minister Mohamed Saeed Meets Lorry Drivers to Discuss Male’ Road Safety

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Saeed held a meeting with lorry drivers who transport goods from harbors in the Male’ region, at their request, to discuss road safety and improvements to the road transport system. The meeting focused on making the streets of Male’ safer for all users, including pedestrians, school children, and parents, as well as addressing challenges faced by drivers. Minister Saeed shared the details on social media, thanking the drivers for their cooperation. The discussion also touched upon existing restrictions on heavy vehicles, including lorries, forklifts, trucks, cranes, and trailers weighing over 350 kilograms, which are banned on most roads in Male’, Hulhumalé, and the Sinamalé Bridge and Highway during peak hours (6:00–8:30 am and 11:30 am–1:30 pm) and near school zones during drop-off and pick-up times. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation is strengthening enforcement of traffic laws through digital and electronic means, and has warned that violations will lead to action.