United Arab Emirates Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: RTA Dubai / Ministry of Interior
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- ●Theory test pass rate is 58% (2023, RTA Dubai Statistics)
- ●Road fatalities: 352 deaths in 2023 — Up 3% from 2022
- ●620,000 tests administered per year by RTA Dubai / Ministry of Interior
- ●Most challenging topic: Desert Driving (30% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
40-60 km/h
Rural / National Roads
100 km/h
Motorway / Highway
120-140 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Desert Driving
30% fail rateSand, heat, and visibility conditions
Highway Rules
27% fail rateHigh-speed motorway regulations and lane discipline
Parking Regulations
23% fail ratePaid parking zones and Salik toll system
Road Signs
21% fail rateArabic and English bilingual signage interpretation
Pedestrian Safety
18% fail ratePedestrian crossing priority and school zones
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
352 deaths
MOI UAE Traffic Statistics (2023)
Trend
Up 3% from 2022
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
New autonomous vehicle testing regulations on public roads
Increased black points for tailgating and aggressive driving
Golden visa holders can bypass mandatory driving classes and test directly
Sources & Methodology
All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.
Data last verified: 2026-02-12
Primary Sources:
- RTA Dubai Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
- MOI UAE Traffic Statistics — Road safety data (2023)
- RTA Dubai / Ministry of Interior — Official regulatory body
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