Dubai - The renewal of driver licenses service will be available through RTA's call centre (8009090).
"The test is intended to verify if motorists are free from diseases that may impact their driving abilities to the extent of posing risks to road users. The validity of the renewed driver license (for senior motorists) will be three years only instead of 10 years," said Jamal Assada, director of drivers licensing at RTA's Licensing Agency.
"There will be an online link with the approved hospitals and clinics enabling them access to the online licensing system of the RTA to judge the medical condition of applicants for driver license renewal," he added.
The renewal of driver licenses service will be available through RTA's call centre (8009090), website (www.rta.ae) and RTA smart apps.
The RTA underlined that introducing the medical fitness as a precondition for the renewal of driver licenses reflects its commitment to the life of motorists and road users.
"The introduction of this initiative stems from the keenness of the RTA to achieve the highest traffic safety levels for road users at top-class international standards," Assada noted.
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