The UAE will roll out new traffic regulations from January 1, 2027, placing fresh limits on driving hours and vehicle ownership, according to arnnewscentre.ae.
The regulations also tighten rules around vehicle registration, electric scooter use and road safety, as part of the broader update to traffic policy in the UAE.
Key facts
- New traffic regulations take effect from January 1, 2027
- The rules set limits on driving hours
- The rules set limits on vehicle ownership
- Vehicle registration rules will be tightened
- New rules also cover electric scooter use and road safety
What the new rules cover
The regulations bring tighter requirements on vehicle registration alongside new limits on how many hours people can drive and how many vehicles they can own. They also introduce rules on electric scooter use and road safety.
When the changes take effect
The new traffic rules are set to come into force on January 1, 2027.
