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Dubai - Obtain a one-year online copy starting from March 29.

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Published: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 5:00 PM

Last updated: Fri 27 Mar 2020, 7:16 PM

The mandatory eye test to renew driver's licence has been suspended by the Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) in Dubai, effective from Sunday.
"You can now renew your license without conducting a vision test. Obtain a one-year online copy starting from March 29 on the RTA Dubai  and Dubai Drive app," the authority said in a tweet.
Also read: Driving schools suspend services in Dubai
On Thursday, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) also issued a statement allowing drivers to renew driving licences that expire over the next three months using smart applications from Sunday.

Regardless of the violations, black points and medical examination, the licences will be renewed for a year from the date of application.
The decision has been made to enhance precautionary and safety measures against the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus.


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