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UAE Postpones Planned Cap on Individual Vehicle Registrations Following Public Feedback

The UAE Ministry of Interior has deferred the implementation of a rule capping resident vehicle registrations at five cars per person. Originally scheduled for January 1, 2027 under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, the policy was delayed to allow for a regulatory review considering vehicle owners, families, investors, and luxury car usage. Other traffic updates, including a daily driving limit and e-scooter permit rules, remain scheduled to take effect as planned.

Published Source: The National
Issuing authority
UAE Ministry of Interior
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
November 9, 2026
Stage
Amendment
Official document
Article 89 of Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026, Implementing Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024
Row of luxury sports cars, including a red Ferrari and a white McLaren, parked outdoors
Photo: The National

The UAE Ministry of Interior announced on November 9, 2026, that it has postponed a planned restriction on individual vehicle registrations under Article 89 of Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026. The proposed measure, which formed part of the new implementing regulations for Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, would have capped resident registrations at five vehicles while levying additional fees on registrations exceeding two vehicles.

According to a statement from the ministry, the delay was introduced following public feedback to conduct a comprehensive regulatory review. The review will take into account the property rights of vehicle owners, the needs of families and business investors, and specific usage cases involving classic, rare, and luxury cars.

The ministry confirmed that other traffic measures introduced under Cabinet Decision No. 174 of 2026 remain scheduled to proceed. These include a maximum continuous driving duration of nine hours within any 24-hour window and a minimum age requirement of 15 years to secure an e-scooter permit.

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