{"id":57493,"date":"2026-11-06T13:10:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/?p=57493"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:10:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T09:10:47","slug":"uae-new-traffic-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyanyinsurance.ae\/blog\/en\/uae-new-traffic-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE New Traffic Rules 2027: What Changes on 1 January"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An individual resident in the UAE can register a maximum of five vehicles, with an extra fee for the third, fourth and fifth(effective from 1st January 2027 under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligible new cars can be registered for two years instead of one, and no driver may drive more than nine hours in 24 hours. The rules apply across all seven emirates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Every vehicle needs valid insurance to be registered or renewed under the new rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All UAE Traffic Rule Changes From 1 January 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Change<\/th>Article<\/th>What you need to do<\/th><\/tr>
Max 5 vehicles per resident; extra fee from the 3rd<\/td>89<\/td>Plan purchases if you own 3 or more<\/td><\/tr>
2-year registration for eligible new cars<\/td>98<\/td>Ask for it at your next renewal<\/td><\/tr>
Right-hand-drive cars cannot be licensed<\/td>89<\/td>Don’t import one for road use<\/td><\/tr>
Licensing applications online only<\/td>89<\/td>Use the RTA, ITC or MOI app or website<\/td><\/tr>
Max 9 hours of driving in 24 hours<\/td>7<\/td>Plan rest on long drives<\/td><\/tr>
Seat belts for all passengers, front and rear<\/td>7<\/td>Check every passenger<\/td><\/tr>
40 km\/h maximum on internal residential roads<\/td>8<\/td>Watch for the signs<\/td><\/tr>
75% pass mark, plus automatic fail for dangerous errors<\/td>65, 68<\/td>Train for safe driving, not just marks<\/td><\/tr>
Delivery riders: no backpacks, no passengers<\/td>10<\/td>Use approved delivery boxes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How Many Cars Can You Own in the UAE From 2027?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From 1 January 2027, you can register a maximum of five vehicles. The first two are registered as normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third, fourth and fifth each carry an additional fee at registration and at every renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The limit applies per person, not per household, and covers all vehicles, not only cars. It does not apply to companies.
Adding a third, fourth or fifth car? Each one needs its own policy, on top of the new registration fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who Can Get Two-Year Car Registration in the UAE?(2 year Mulkiya Renewal)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A light vehicle can be registered for two years instead of one if it meets all three conditions in Article 98:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. It was brand new when first registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. It is no more than six years old from its manufacture date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. It is owned by an individual, not a company.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Approval is at the licensing authority’s discretion, so it is not automatic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All vehicles who do not fall under the above-mentioned 3 points have to renew their vehicle Mulkiya each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Two-year registration doesn\u2019t mean two-year insurance. UAE car policies run for 13 months, so renew on time and keep your car covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Which Vehicles Cannot Be Registered Under the New Rules?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Right-hand-drive vehicles cannot be licensed for road use in the UAE from 2027. You can just keep them for display and not for driving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If the registration of a vehicle has expired for more than five years, UAE traffic authorities may remove that vehicle from traffic records under Article 117.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The registration of the vehicle can be suspended if the body, engine or colour is changed without approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    All registration and licensing applications must go through the official apps or websites of your emirate’s licensing authority. If you live in Dubai, see our Dubai car registration renewal guide<\/a> and Emirates Vehicle Gate guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What Changes for UAE Driving Licences in 2027?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The minimum age for getting a UAE driving license:<\/p>\n\n\n\n