Living in the UAE

Driving

Driving in the UAE.

  1. What are the requirements for driving a vehicle in the UAE?
    Indian Citizens have to have a UAE Driving License issued by the UAE transport department. However citizens of some of the countries like the France, Norway, Sweden, Japan Singapore etc.. are allowed to drive with the driving license issued in their countries.

  2. What are the other conditions that you are expected to follow to avoid any violation of the UAE traffic rules?

    • Make sure you are always wearing the safety belt.

    • Ensure that you adhere to speed limits posted on the traffic signs.

    • You should not talk on the mobile phone while driving. If you need to, please use earpieces.

    • It is always advisable to keep to the right side of the road in case of minor traffic accidents and call (999).

    • Driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol is a violation of law.

    • Do not throw your trash (cigarette butts) out your car window.