UAE postpones introduction of limit on number of vehicles per person

The UAE Ministry of Interior announced a delay to the rule that limited registration to five vehicles per resident and introduced fees for exceeding the limit of two vehicles. The remaining traffic rule changes approved by Cabinet Resolution No. 174 of 2026 remain in force from 2027.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 9 November 2026 at 21:552 min read

The key facts

The limit of five vehicles per person has been postponed pending a review of regulatory requirements
Fees for registering or renewing registration beyond two vehicles are also not being introduced for now
The remaining new 2027 rules, including the limit of 9 hours of driving within 24 hours, remain in effect

Postponement following public reaction

The UAE Ministry of Interior has postponed the introduction of a planned limit on the number of vehicles a single resident can register. The newspaper reported this The National citing a statement from the ministry on Monday evening. The rule was part of changes to traffic legislation that were due to take effect in early 2027 and had been announced a week earlier.

What exactly has been postponed

The postponed amendment provided for a maximum of five registered vehicles per person, as well as fees for registering or renewing the registration of vehicles beyond the initial limit of two. According to the ministry's statement, the decision to postpone the limit on issuing vehicle permits under Article 89 of the new executive regulations to the Traffic Law was made «in line with the commitment to listen to public opinion and take into account the needs of various segments of society» — pending the completion of the review and approval of the relevant regulatory requirements. During the review, as stated in the announcement, the rights of vehicle owners, the needs of families and investors, and the ways vehicles are used, including classic, rare and luxury cars, will be examined. The ministry emphasised that public feedback and suggestions «are central to improving legislation and enhancing quality of life».

The remaining rules remain in force

The postponement affects only one rule. Other changes approved by Cabinet Resolution No. 174 of 2026 and disclosed last week remain in place: the maximum driving duration is nine hours within any 24-hour period, and the minimum age for obtaining an e-scooter permit is 15. Thus, by early 2027 a package of ten new rules for drivers, described earlier by The National, will take effect, but without the limit on the number of vehicles per person — its timing will remain uncertain until the review is completed.