Introduction
Driving is a vital element of everyday life, and of course, to drive, a driving test must be passed and lessons must be taken, which can only occur through official and licensed entities. Generally speaking, across the varying Emirates the regulations may vary slightly based on the specific legislation of the said state and so there may be specific requirements in one Emirate not found in any other.
There are numerous driving schools found within Dubai, and they are all governed by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The RTA governs and manages all aspects of driving schools including any licensing related matters.
Executive Council Resolution Number (38) Of 2018
The Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Chairman of the Dubai Executive council. The council has recently implemented the Executive Council Resolution Number 38 of 2018, and this decision concerns the licensing and activities of driving schools in Dubai.
The resolution states that it is the responsibility of the Licensing Agency within the RTA to manage driving institutions in a majority of aspects. These range from license issuing to maintaining and ensuring that these entities adhere to the rules governing them. Beyond this, it will also be their responsibility to provide the necessary designated areas for teaching and training and issuing permits for temporary locations.
Licenses are valid for one year before they require renewing, though the permits for temporary teaching locations are valid for a maximum of six months.
There are penalties for those who fail to adhere to the rules, which can double should a repeat occur within a year’s period. The maximum ceiling for a fine is AED 30,000. An entity can Challenge these fines so long as this is done within a 30 day period, though whatever the decisions are here shall be final.
This law annuls Regulation Number 6 of 2009 concerning the licensing of driving schools, except where it is not in disagreement with the new law. Any other ruling that may contradict Executive Council Resolution Number 38 of 2018 are also null.
This resolution will encompass the entirety of Dubai including the mainland and all free zones. The only exception is of military and security entities.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
