UAE sets 9-hour daily driving limit to combat driver fatigue from January 2027
Drivers in the UAE must not exceed nine hours of driving within a 24-hour period under new federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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- Applies to
- Transport · UAE
- What to do
- All drivers must comply with the 9-hour daily driving limit and refrain from driving when fatigued, effective January 1, 2027.
- By when
- due 1 Jan 2027 · 1 Jan 2027
Drivers in the UAE must not exceed nine hours of driving within a 24-hour period under new federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027. The same provision prohibits motorists from driving when fatigue or exhaustion affects their ability to drive safely. The requirement appears in Article 7, paragraph 2, of Cabinet Decision No. 174.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 4 Nov 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
All drivers must comply with the 9-hour daily driving limit and refrain from driving when fatigued, effective January 1, 2027.
What's the deadline?
1 Jan 2027.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
4 Nov 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/2027-traffic-rules-9-hour-driving-limit-in-24-hours-prevent-fatigue
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