According to new amendments introduced to federal traffic laws, new driving licenses in the country shall be issued only for a period of 2 years. After the completion of two years, the license renewal validity shall be 10 years for Emiratis and five years for non-citizens.

Expatriates are required to have a valid residence permit for the renewal of license, according to the ministerial decree issued by Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Published in the Official Gazette amending the executive regulations of Federal Law No. 21 of 1995 regarding traffic regulations, the decree has introduced stricter traffic laws for drivers in the country.

The authority of licensing will coordinate with the authorities of health in the UAE to provide reports about people, who have diseases affecting their ability to drive.

The new law rules out use of any kind of mortised vehicle without proper registration and license.

Motorists passing by residential areas, hospitals or educational institutions are to take utmost care in maintaining speeds so as to not cause any noise that would disturb the surroundings

The public transport vehicles and vehicles transporting school students must only stop at the authorized stops to let passengers and students embark and disembark.

Drivers can allow kids over the age of 10 or above 145 cm length to sit in the front seats while on the road. Drivers are obliged to provide car seats for children aged four years or less in the rear seats.

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