Senior Dubai residents to take medical test to renew driver licence

Dubai - The renewal of driver licenses service will be available through RTA's call centre (8009090).

Motorists aged 65 and above who wish to renew their driver licenses are required to undergo medical screening at public and private hospitals and clinics approved by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) starting September 1.

"The test is intended to verify if motorists are free from diseases that may impact their driving abilities to the extent of posing risks to road users. The validity of the renewed driver license (for senior motorists) will be three years only instead of 10 years," said Jamal Assada, director of drivers licensing at RTA's Licensing Agency.

"There will be an online link with the approved hospitals and clinics enabling them access to the online licensing system of the RTA to judge the medical condition of applicants for driver license renewal," he added.

The renewal of driver licenses service will be available through RTA's call centre (8009090), website (www.rta.ae) and RTA smart apps.

The RTA underlined that introducing the medical fitness as a precondition for the renewal of driver licenses reflects its commitment to the life of motorists and road users.

"The introduction of this initiative stems from the keenness of the RTA to achieve the highest traffic safety levels for road users at top-class international standards," Assada noted.

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