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RTA to regulate driving licence procedures
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is to sign an agreement with driving institutes to regulate procedures and processing of driving licence applications and licensing of drivers.
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is to sign an agreement with driving institutes to regulate procedures and processing of driving licence applications and licensing of drivers.
Maitha Obaid Bin Udai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA, said the aim of the project is to upgrade the mechanism of training drivers, test procedures, boost traffic awareness and culture among driving licence applicants and to upgrade the level of services provided by the RTA to the public through driving institutes
"RTA opted to reorganise the relationship with driving institutes to serve the public interest in accordance with the mission of the RTA," said Maitha.
"This is envisaged to be achieved through preparing legislation, and developing integrated solutions of road systems matching the comprehensive economic development drive sought by the Government of Dubai, and in keeping with the highest international standards."
The RTA is currently engaged in assessing procedures governing appointments for driving licence tests, including appointments given for tests, intervals between tests and retests in case of failure to clear the test.
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