New driver’s licence valid for just 2 yrs from July 1

dubai — From July 1, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai will start implementing the new federal law governing driver’s licence validity.

The initial validity of a new driving licence issued or replaced in the country has been set for only two years — down from 10 years as is the practice currently — for UAE citizens, GCC nationals and other nationalities aged 21 years and above.

After the new licence expires, its renewal is valid for 10 years for Emiratis and GCC nationals aged 21 years and above, and five years for other nationalities of the same age group, the RTA announced on Tuesday.

Thise is in accordance with the executive regulation of the Federal Driving and Traffic Law as revised by a ministerial resolution.

Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA licensing agency, said: “For those aged less than 21 years, be it citizens, GCC nationals or other nationalities, the initial validity of the driver licence issued, replaced or renewed shall be one year as currently applied.”

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