Key
rules, regulations and
things to know
Driving:
Drive
on the right
and overtake on
the left.
Speed
limits
speed
limits are 40-80 Km in
urban areas, 25 Km/h in
parking areas and on service
roads and 100-120 Km on
main highways / motorways
and roads to other emirates.
Distances and speed limits
are in km/h.
On highways there is a
minimum speed limit of
60 Km. In residential
areas, speed limits can
be as low as 40 Km.
The
minimum age
for
hiring a car is 25 years
old
Driving
Licence You
must have a full driving
licence that is valid
in your country of residence.
An International Driving
Permit - (IDP) is also
required. Find
out more here for obtaining
one for UK driving licence
holders
Drivers
are obliged to carry at
all times whilst driving
- a valid driving licence,
registration documents
and insurance documents.
Accidents -
All road accidents, even
a minor scratch, must
be reported to the police
(Telephone 999). You need
to record as much information
as possible using a camera
/ mobile phone.
Speed
cameras and radar detectors
are common and on-the-spot
traffic fines for certain
offences.
The
Dubai Police also has
an important role in ensuring
safety and traffic regulations.
They have a website that
has information on traffic
procedures, violations
and fines. Find
out more here
Drinking
and Driving:
Zero-tolerance
for drink driving in the
UAE
You
will find the place names,
streets and signage e.g
roadworks written in English
as well as Arabic
Seat
belts: It is compulsory
for front and rear seat
occupants to wear seat
belts.
Mobile Phones: It
is illegal to use a hand
held mobile phone whilst
driving.
This rule does not apply
to hands free phones
Foreign
travel advice United Arab
Emirates from UK Government
Here
Telephone
Country Code:
+971
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