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UAE to limit driving to nine hours in 24-hour period under new traffic rules

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“UAE to limit driving to nine hours in 24-hour period under new traffic rules”

Dubai: Motorists in the UAE will be prohibited from driving for more than nine hours within any 24-hour period under new federal traffic regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027. The restriction is among several road safety requirements introduced under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, which sets out the executive regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on traffic regulation. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Article 7 requires…

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