In July, 2017, Abu Dhabi amended its traffic laws in order to prohibit excessively noisy cars. The purpose of these laws was to limit noise pollution and make the Emirate’s streets quieter and more pleasant for both motorists and pedestrians. Our regular readers may remember that we discussed these anti-noise laws and how to avoid […]
Forty Dubai car parks have been forced to close after the Road Traffic Authority (RTA) launched a major crackdown to enforce strict new criteria for parking operators. In this latest transportation news from the UAE, a total of 165 violations of the new regulations were reported by official RTA inspectors, according to the state news […]
Abu Dhabi Police announced on Wednesday to discontinue the additional 20KMph speed buffer thruoughout UAE. It was announced via social media, that starting from August 12 2018, all speed limits will be changed, and speed buffer will be removed. Currently, most roads have a buffer motorists can travel upto 20kmph faster than what is advertised […]
The use of tinted windows in vehicles has always been controversial, no matter what country you are driving in. Window tints are designed to limit the amount of light and heat that enters through the windows and windscreen. However, the darker the tint, the less visibility the driver has and the more dangerous the vehicle […]
UAE residents are now eligible to drive cars in nearly 50 countries around the world without the need for an international license. While residents were previously able to drive in Slovakia, Austria, Finland, China, Romania, Serbia and Denmark without having to apply for an additional license, the legislation has been extended to include the following […]
The Abu Dhabi police force have announced that a new smart radar will begin operating this month. Whilst this piece of car news may not exactly be welcomed by all supercar owners in Abu Dhabi, it will be introduced to make the roads a much safer place. In an effort to forewarn all motorists, the […]
In an effort to cut emissions and reduce its dependency on conventional fuels, the UAE has been trying to encourage the uptake of electric cars for several years. Various incentives (including free parking) are available to electric vehicle-drivers and charging stations have been widely installed across several Emirates. In addition to these existing incentives, the […]
The United Arab Emirates is a big place, and petrol can be expensive. If you’re a motorist in the UAE, you may be wondering how you can save money on fuel in order to make your daily commute a little cheaper. If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that Gulf News recently published a list […]
BMW specialise in manufacturing sturdy vehicles that offer opulent driving experiences. This combination of resilience and sophistication makes BMW cars ideal for UAE drivers who need to drive long distances in comfort. BMW’s vehicles particularly appeal to drivers who don’t have the budget to buy a truly high-end vehicle such as the Mercedes Benz we […]
According to a new official announcement, Sharjah is joining the big push across the country to make free electric chargers available for zero-emission electric vehicles. The Sahara Centre has thus announced itself as the first mall in Sharjah to provide free charging points for electric vehicles. The move is powered by Tesla, the premier electric […]