Citizens Of These 43 Countries Are Not Required To Take A Driving Test in The UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the best places for expats, with a population that exceeds that of the Emiratis living there. Obtaining a driving license is essential while residing in the United Arab Emirates.
However, it is very difficult to obtain a UAE driver’s license, especially due to the county’s strict traffic regulations. But citizens of 43 countries have the opportunity to exchange their national driving licenses for those of the United Arab Emirates.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoI) is offering an opportunity to exchange licenses under the Markhoos initiative, which gives expatriates the right to drive with their home country’s driver’s license or exchange it for a UAE permit if they have a residency permit.
The Home Office has also published a list of 43 countries whose citizens can benefit from this facility. The list is as follows:
- Estonia
- Albania
- Portugal
- China
- Hungary
- Greece
- Ukraine
- Bulgaria
- Slovak
- Slovenia
- Serbia
- Cyprus
- Latvia
- Luxembourg
- Lithuania
- Malta
- Iceland
- Montenegro
- United State of America
- France
- Japan
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Italy
- Sweden
- Ireland
- Spain
- Norway
- New Zealand
- Romania
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Austria
- Finland
- United Kingdom
- Turkey
- Canada
- Poland
- South Africa
- Australia
UAE Levies Fines On Slow Drivers
From 1st May 2023, a new minimum speed will apply on a major highway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A minimum speed of 120 kilometers per hour (km/h) applies in both directions on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Highway.
The top speed remains at 140 km/h. Abu Dhabi Police will enforce this new rule after the warning period for violators has expired. Anyone driving slower than the minimum speed will be fined AED 400.
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