Apply for a Traffic Counts Permit
This permit enables you to conduct a traffic count on one or more roads in Dubai, taking into account traffic and security laws.
Output
Traffic Counts Permit and the approved drawings, the validity of which varies according to the condition and the type of the application
Ways to Apply
- Website
Channels
Steps
- Log in using your username and password.
- Select New Permits from the left-side menu.
- Click Permit Type and select the application type as per the required permit and scope of work.
- Select the sub-type of the application.
- Enter the duration and a clear description of the work as per the scope of work.
- Fill in your information.
- Mark the proposed work location on the map.
- Enter the contractor's contact information for technical discussion, if required.
- Enter the project information.
- Upload the documents.
- Click Submit to generate the application number.
- Receive the approval on the application after its successful review by the RTA engineer in coordination with the relevant internal departments.
- Pay the fees.
- Download the permit and approved drawings through the application page.
- If you want to renew the permit, click Renew in the dashboard then enter the duration and the description of the work and pay the new permit issuance fee.
- In case of rejection, receive a notification by SMS, and the rejection letter and the reasons by email.
Service Time
3 working days
Important to Know
You Should Know
- The application will be automatically cancelled if you don't respond to the discussion initiated by the processor or if you don't pay all required fees before the permit expiry date specified in the application details page, or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
Eligible Categories
Consulting companies and governmental entities qualified by the Intelligent Traffic Systems Department, and projects related to RTA
Service Requirements
- Layout showing the existing conditions and the proposed roads and points of installation of traffic counting devices, signed and stamped by the contractor and the consultant
Fees
AED 220
| Permit | AED 200 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 220 |
Payment Methods
- Credit or debit card
- eWallet
Terms and Conditions
- For more information, check the Executive Council Resolution No. (54) of 2021 Regulating Works in the Right-of-Way.
Updated on: 04-November-2025