Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior issued Ministerial Decree for
the year 2017 amending the Implementing Regulations of the Federal Law for the
year 1995 regarding traffic laws.
Under the new law, Emiratis will have to renew
their driving license every 10 years and expats every five years.
Other than amendments to driver's licenses, the
law also says that motorists are not allowed to drive a motorbike without
proper license and permit. The same goes for electric scooters, tricycles and
quad bikes.
The law emphasised that electric scooters or
and quads are for entertainment purposes only and as such allowed only in the
the desert - with proper licensing.
Criteria
If you have never driven before or have a driving licence that is not on the approved list of 36 countries then you must undergo training.
Documents Required
Passport (original & copy) with residence stamp, No-Objection Certificate from employer & 8 photos.
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