The invention discloses a height limiting device for intelligent monitoring of highway traffic, comprising two upright columns, wherein, the two upright columns are fixedly installed on the ground onboth sides of the road; a shock absorbing device is arranged above the upright columns; an intelligent monitoring height limiting device is arranged above the shock absorbing device; a controller groove is arranged on the upright columns; and a controller is arranged in the controller groove; The signal receiving end of the controller is electrically connected with a displacement sensor and an infrared ranging sensor, and the power output end of the controller is electrically connected with a hydraulic oil pump, a hydraulic solenoid valve, a small electric telescopic rod, an LED lamp, a flashlamp and a camera. The invention has the advantages of simple structure and strong practicability.