Categories of Driving Licenses in the UAE

In the UAE, there's a classification system for driving licenses to determine which types of vehicles the license holder is allowed to drive. This classification aims to organize the transportation sector and ensure drivers possess the necessary skills to safely operate specific categories of vehicles. In this article, we'll shed light on the types and categories of driving licenses in the UAE.

Types and Categories of Driving Licenses in the UAE

Several criteria and guidelines have been established by the relevant authorities for obtaining a driving license in the UAE. Once the requirements are met, drivers are permitted to possess one of the driving license categories in the UAE. Below are the types and categories of driving licenses in the UAE

Issuance Fees for Driving Licenses in the UAE

• AED 100: Issuance fee for a learner's permit for motorcycles and light vehicles.

• AED 200: Issuance fee for a learner's permit for heavy buses, heavy trucks, light mechanical equipment, heavy mechanical equipment, and heavy vehicles.

• AED 100: Driving license issuance fee for individuals under 21 years old.

• AED 300: Driving license issuance fee for individuals aged 21 and above.

• AED 200: Opening a traffic file fee.

• AED 50: Safe driving guide fee.

• Eye test fee: Minimum AED 140, maximum AED 180.

Adding a Category to a Vehicle Driving License via TAMM Platform

You can add a new category to your driving license, such as motorcycle driving license or heavy vehicle driving license, through the TAMM platform after passing the road test.

Required Documents

• Original driving license

• Original Emirates ID

• Eye test not older than 6 months

Cost

• AED 200 for adding a new category to the driving license

Steps

1. Submit the application and required documents.

2. Pay the applicable fees.

3. Receive the driving license.