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

Category	Vehicle Type	Vehicle Specifications	Minimum Age	Additional Conditions
1	Motorcycles with two or three wheels	-	17 years	-
2	Light vehicles	Sedans, small trucks, SUVs	18 years	-
3	Heavy vehicles and tractors	Large trucks, buses	20 years	Minimum one-year Class 2 driving license
4	Buses designated for transporting more than 30 passengers	-	21 years	-
5	Light trailers	Not exceeding 750 kg, for non-commercial purposes	21 years	Class 2 driving license
6	Heavy trailers	Exceeding 750 kg	21 years	Class 3 driving license
7	Forklifts used in commercial areas	-	20 years	-
8	Heavy forklifts	-	21 years	Class 7 driving license

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

Submit the application and required documents.
Pay the applicable fees.
Receive the driving license.