The Ministry of Interior in the UAE has allowed motorists to renew their driving licenses through digital platforms amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic as it has affected hundreds and thousands of people across the globe. The new initiative to allow the renewal of driving license through digital platforms has been taken to facilitate motorists during the community quarantine period.
Authorities in the UAE have taken several safety measures against the spread of COVID-19, which include setting up an awareness center, educating people about the methods of prevention and disinfecting streets and public places. People have been urged to travel only for essential purposes while the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advised people to use public transport only when necessary.
Motorists will now be able to apply for the renewal of their driving licenses online. Authorities have provided motorists with the essential guidelines to apply for the renewal of their driving licenses. It is essential for motorists to follow all the instructions issued by authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Details of the New Initiative Taken by Authorities
Most of the licensing and registration services have been digitalized in the UAE, which has made life a lot easier for motorists. Authorities have planned to gradually make all the essential licensing and registration services available through digital platforms. The Ministry of Interior in the UAE has been at the forefront of all the initiatives taken to digitalize the licensing and registration services.
The essential services that are available through digital platforms include:
- Payment of traffic fines
- Applying for converting payments into installments
- Issuance of reports of traffic accidents in which injuries were not reported
- Issuance of traffic accident reports against an unknown person
- Issuance of a list of traffic violations
These services and many others are now available through digital platforms. The Ministry of Interior has announced that motorists will now be able to get their driving licenses renewed online. This step has been taken to minimize the risk of spread of the COVID-19. As a precautionary measure, authorities have also allowed motorists to renew their driving licenses in Dubai without the Eye Test requirement.
To provide an online driver license renewal service, you can now renew your license without conducting a vision test. Obtain a one – year online copy starting from Sunday 29 March on the #RTADubai app and #DubaiDrive app. #StayHome pic.twitter.com/W1KLMUXN1E
— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 27, 2020
Motorists will be able to renew their driving licenses that are to expire over the next three months. Motorists in Dubai can avail this facility through the RTA Dubai app and Dubai Drive App. Motorists across the UAE can renew their driving license using the Ministry of Interior website. Authorities have also announced that the driving licenses will be renewed for a period of one year from the date of application, regardless of the violations and black points issued against a license.
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Authorities Warn Motorists Against Speeding
Due to community quarantine across the UAE, the load of traffic on roads has reduced significantly. While motorists have been allowed to travel for essential purposes, they have been warned by authorities against committing dangerous violations such as speeding and distracted driving. According to experts, a surge in speeding violations can be observed during the community quarantine due to empty roads and reduced traffic. Authorities have advised motorists to follow traffic rules to avoid hefty traffic fines and other penalties. Radars and speed cameras have been fixed across the country to nab down traffic offenders.
Bottom-line!
During the community quarantine period, it is essential for motorists in the UAE to comply with the safety measures implemented by the government and traffic authorities. Motorists can benefit from the new license renewal facility and get their licenses renewed online in a hassle-free manner. Drivers can do this by using smart applications to renew their driving licenses without having to leave their homes. The decision to provide this service has been taken by authorities to enhance precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19.
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