DUBAI: The UAE Government on Friday announced a new federal decree law on traffic regulations via a statement on X.
The minimum driving age has now been reduced to 17 under the new law.
Previously the legal age for obtaining a driver’s license was 18.
The announcement comes with a new law prohibiting pedestrians from crossing roads that exceed the speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour.
UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law on traffic regulation, which aims to keep up with the rapid evolution of transportation worldwide#UAEGOV pic.twitter.com/AD8VgGgswn
— UAEGOV (@UAEmediaoffice) October 25, 2024